1978 Seat 127 vs. 1978 Zastava 750
To start off, both 1978 Seat 127 and 1978 Zastava 750 were released in the same year (1978). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 903 cc (4 cylinders), 1978 Seat 127 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Seat 127 (47 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 1978 Zastava 750. (30 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1978 Seat 127 should accelerate faster than 1978 Zastava 750. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Seat 127 weights approximately 63 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.
Because 1978 Zastava 750 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1978 Zastava 750. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1978 Seat 127, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 Seat 127 (64 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 13 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Zastava 750. (51 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1978 Seat 127 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Zastava 750.
Compare all specifications:
1978 Seat 127 | 1978 Zastava 750 | |
Make | Seat | Zastava |
Model | 127 | 750 |
Year Released | 1978 | 1978 |
Engine Size | 903 cc | 767 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 47 HP | 30 HP |
Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 64 Nm | 51 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 705 kg | 642 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3600 mm | 3300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1390 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2230 mm | 2010 mm |