1978 Avanti Avanti vs. 1980 Zastava 750
To start off, 1980 Zastava 750 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Avanti Avanti. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Avanti Avanti would be higher. At 6,568 cc (8 cylinders), 1978 Avanti Avanti is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Avanti Avanti (177 HP @ 3400 RPM) has 147 more horse power than 1980 Zastava 750. (30 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1978 Avanti Avanti should accelerate faster than 1980 Zastava 750. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Avanti Avanti weights approximately 940 kg more than 1980 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, 1978 Avanti Avanti (442 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 391 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Zastava 750. (51 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1978 Avanti Avanti will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Zastava 750.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Avanti Avanti | 1980 Zastava 750 | |
| Make | Avanti | Zastava |
| Model | Avanti | 750 |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1980 |
| Engine Size | 6568 cc | 767 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 177 HP | 30 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 442 Nm | 51 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1580 kg | 640 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 3300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1390 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2010 mm |
