1976 Bristol 603 vs. 1977 Zastava 750
To start off, 1977 Zastava 750 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Bristol 603. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Bristol 603 would be higher. At 5,210 cc (8 cylinders), 1976 Bristol 603 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Bristol 603 (145 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 115 more horse power than 1977 Zastava 750. (30 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Bristol 603 should accelerate faster than 1977 Zastava 750. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Bristol 603 weights approximately 1145 kg more than 1977 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, 1976 Bristol 603 (333 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 282 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Zastava 750. (51 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1976 Bristol 603 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Zastava 750. 1976 Bristol 603 has automatic transmission and 1977 Zastava 750 has manual transmission. 1977 Zastava 750 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1976 Bristol 603 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Bristol 603 | 1977 Zastava 750 | |
| Make | Bristol | Zastava |
| Model | 603 | 750 |
| Year Released | 1976 | 1977 |
| Engine Size | 5210 cc | 767 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 145 HP | 30 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 333 Nm | 51 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1785 kg | 640 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 3300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1390 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2010 mm |
