1977 Austin Marina vs. 1978 Zastava 750
To start off, 1978 Zastava 750 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Austin Marina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Austin Marina would be higher. At 1,275 cc (4 cylinders), 1977 Austin Marina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Austin Marina (59 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 1978 Zastava 750. (30 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1977 Austin Marina should accelerate faster than 1978 Zastava 750. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Austin Marina weights approximately 238 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, 1977 Austin Marina (102 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 51 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Zastava 750. (51 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1977 Austin Marina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Zastava 750.
Compare all specifications:
1977 Austin Marina | 1978 Zastava 750 | |
Make | Austin | Zastava |
Model | Marina | 750 |
Year Released | 1977 | 1978 |
Engine Size | 1275 cc | 767 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 59 HP | 30 HP |
Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 102 Nm | 51 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 880 kg | 642 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 3300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1390 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2010 mm |