1971 Jaguar E-Type vs. 1979 Zastava 750
To start off, 1979 Zastava 750 is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Jaguar E-Type. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Jaguar E-Type would be higher. At 5,344 cc (12 cylinders), 1971 Jaguar E-Type is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Jaguar E-Type (272 HP @ 5850 RPM) has 242 more horse power than 1979 Zastava 750. (30 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Jaguar E-Type should accelerate faster than 1979 Zastava 750. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Jaguar E-Type weights approximately 859 kg more than 1979 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, 1971 Jaguar E-Type (420 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 369 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Zastava 750. (51 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1971 Jaguar E-Type will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Zastava 750.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Jaguar E-Type | 1979 Zastava 750 | |
| Make | Jaguar | Zastava |
| Model | E-Type | 750 |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1979 |
| Engine Size | 5344 cc | 766 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 272 HP | 30 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5850 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 420 Nm | 51 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1499 kg | 640 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 3300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1390 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2010 mm |
