1965 Toyota Publica vs. 1962 Zastava 750
To start off, 1965 Toyota Publica is newer by 3 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 766 cc (4 cylinders), 1962 Zastava 750 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Toyota Publica (29 HP @ 4300 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1962 Zastava 750. (24 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1965 Toyota Publica should accelerate faster than 1962 Zastava 750. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1962 Zastava 750 weights approximately 25 kg more than 1965 Toyota Publica.
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, 1965 Toyota Publica (55 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 9 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Zastava 750. (46 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1965 Toyota Publica will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Zastava 750.
Compare all specifications:
| 1965 Toyota Publica | 1962 Zastava 750 | |
| Make | Toyota | Zastava |
| Model | Publica | 750 |
| Year Released | 1965 | 1962 |
| Engine Size | 697 cc | 766 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 29 HP | 24 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4300 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 55 Nm | 46 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 580 kg | 605 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3530 mm | 3300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1420 mm | 1390 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2140 mm | 2010 mm |
