1971 Fiat 500 vs. 1981 Zastava 750
To start off, 1981 Zastava 750 is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Fiat 500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Fiat 500 would be higher. At 848 cc (4 cylinders), 1981 Zastava 750 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Zastava 750 (33 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 1971 Fiat 500. (18 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1981 Zastava 750 should accelerate faster than 1971 Fiat 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Zastava 750 weights approximately 130 kg more than 1971 Fiat 500. 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, 1981 Zastava 750 (55 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 28 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Fiat 500. (27 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1981 Zastava 750 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Fiat 500.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Fiat 500 | 1981 Zastava 750 | |
| Make | Fiat | Zastava |
| Model | 500 | 750 |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1981 |
| Engine Size | 497 cc | 848 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 18 HP | 33 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 27 Nm | 55 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 510 kg | 640 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 2980 mm | 3300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1330 mm | 1390 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1850 mm | 2010 mm |
