1971 Opel Rekord 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 Opel Rekord. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Opel Rekord would be higher. At 1,698 cc (4 cylinders), 1971 Opel Rekord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Opel Rekord (66 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 33 more horse power than 1981 Zastava 750. (33 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Opel Rekord should accelerate faster than 1981 Zastava 750. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Opel Rekord weights approximately 425 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, 1971 Opel Rekord (120 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 65 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Zastava 750. (55 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1971 Opel Rekord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Zastava 750.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Opel Rekord | 1981 Zastava 750 | |
| Make | Opel | Zastava |
| Model | Rekord | 750 |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1981 |
| Engine Size | 1698 cc | 848 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 66 HP | 33 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 120 Nm | 55 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1065 kg | 640 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 3300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1390 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2010 mm |
