1977 Toyota Celica 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 Toyota Celica. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Toyota Celica would be higher. At 1,588 cc (4 cylinders), 1977 Toyota Celica is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Toyota Celica (78 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 48 more horse power than 1978 Zastava 750. (30 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1977 Toyota Celica should accelerate faster than 1978 Zastava 750. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Toyota Celica weights approximately 328 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 Toyota Celica (135 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 84 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Zastava 750. (51 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1977 Toyota Celica will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Zastava 750.
Compare all specifications:
1977 Toyota Celica | 1978 Zastava 750 | |
Make | Toyota | Zastava |
Model | Celica | 750 |
Year Released | 1977 | 1978 |
Engine Size | 1588 cc | 767 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 78 HP | 30 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 135 Nm | 51 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 970 kg | 642 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4170 mm | 3300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1390 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2010 mm |