1968 Fiat 850 vs. 1981 Zastava 750
To start off, 1981 Zastava 750 is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Fiat 850. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Fiat 850 would be higher. At 903 cc (4 cylinders), 1968 Fiat 850 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Fiat 850 (51 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 1981 Zastava 750. (33 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Fiat 850 should accelerate faster than 1981 Zastava 750. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Fiat 850 weights approximately 75 kg more than 1981 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, 1968 Fiat 850 (65 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Zastava 750. (55 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1968 Fiat 850 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Zastava 750.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Fiat 850 | 1981 Zastava 750 | |
| Make | Fiat | Zastava |
| Model | 850 | 750 |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1981 |
| Engine Size | 903 cc | 848 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 51 HP | 33 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 65 Nm | 55 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 715 kg | 640 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3660 mm | 3300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1390 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2030 mm | 2010 mm |
