1962 Zastava 750 vs. 1977 Pontiac Firebird

To start off, 1977 Pontiac Firebird is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Zastava 750. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Zastava 750 would be higher. At 5,012 cc (8 cylinders), 1977 Pontiac Firebird is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Pontiac Firebird (145 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 121 more horse power than 1962 Zastava 750. (24 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1977 Pontiac Firebird should accelerate faster than 1962 Zastava 750. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Pontiac Firebird weights approximately 991 kg more than 1962 Zastava 750. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1977 Pontiac Firebird (324 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 278 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Zastava 750. (46 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1977 Pontiac Firebird will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Zastava 750.

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