1978 Opel Rekord vs. 1977 Zastava 750
To start off, 1978 Opel Rekord is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Zastava 750. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Zastava 750 would be higher. At 2,260 cc (4 cylinders), 1978 Opel Rekord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Opel Rekord (64 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 1977 Zastava 750. (30 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1978 Opel Rekord should accelerate faster than 1977 Zastava 750. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Opel Rekord weights approximately 615 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, 1978 Opel Rekord (126 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 75 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Zastava 750. (51 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1978 Opel Rekord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Zastava 750.
Compare all specifications:
1978 Opel Rekord | 1977 Zastava 750 | |
Make | Opel | Zastava |
Model | Rekord | 750 |
Year Released | 1978 | 1977 |
Engine Size | 2260 cc | 767 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 64 HP | 30 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 126 Nm | 51 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1255 kg | 640 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4600 mm | 3300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1390 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2010 mm |