1971 Riley 4 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 Riley 4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Riley 4 would be higher. At 1,622 cc (4 cylinders), 1971 Riley 4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Riley 4 (67 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 37 more horse power than 1979 Zastava 750. (30 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Riley 4 should accelerate faster than 1979 Zastava 750. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Riley 4 weights approximately 508 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 Riley 4 (121 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 70 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Zastava 750. (51 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1971 Riley 4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Zastava 750.
Compare all specifications:
1971 Riley 4 | 1979 Zastava 750 | |
Make | Riley | Zastava |
Model | 4 | 750 |
Year Released | 1971 | 1979 |
Engine Size | 1622 cc | 766 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 67 HP | 30 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 121 Nm | 51 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1148 kg | 640 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4540 mm | 3300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1390 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2010 mm |