1972 Fiat 500 vs. 1962 Zastava 750
To start off, 1972 Fiat 500 is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Zastava 750. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Zastava 750 would be higher. At 766 cc (4 cylinders), 1962 Zastava 750 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1962 Zastava 750 (24 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 1972 Fiat 500. (18 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1962 Zastava 750 should accelerate faster than 1972 Fiat 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1962 Zastava 750 weights approximately 95 kg more than 1972 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, 1962 Zastava 750 (46 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 18 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Fiat 500. (28 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1962 Zastava 750 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Fiat 500.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Fiat 500 | 1962 Zastava 750 | |
| Make | Fiat | Zastava |
| Model | 500 | 750 |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1962 |
| Engine Size | 499 cc | 766 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 18 HP | 24 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 28 Nm | 46 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 510 kg | 605 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 |
