1972 Holden Monaro vs. 1978 Zastava 750
To start off, 1978 Zastava 750 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Holden Monaro. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Holden Monaro would be higher. At 2,834 cc (6 cylinders), 1972 Holden Monaro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Holden Monaro (116 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 86 more horse power than 1978 Zastava 750. (30 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 Holden Monaro should accelerate faster than 1978 Zastava 750. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Holden Monaro weights approximately 698 kg more than 1978 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, 1972 Holden Monaro (228 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 177 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Zastava 750. (51 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1972 Holden Monaro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Zastava 750.
Compare all specifications:
1972 Holden Monaro | 1978 Zastava 750 | |
Make | Holden | Zastava |
Model | Monaro | 750 |
Year Released | 1972 | 1978 |
Engine Size | 2834 cc | 767 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 116 HP | 30 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 228 Nm | 51 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1340 kg | 642 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 3300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1390 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2010 mm |