1978 Toyota Starlet vs. 1987 Zastava 750
To start off, 1987 Zastava 750 is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Toyota Starlet. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Toyota Starlet would be higher. At 1,166 cc (4 cylinders), 1978 Toyota Starlet is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Toyota Starlet (55 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 22 more horse power than 1987 Zastava 750. (33 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1978 Toyota Starlet should accelerate faster than 1987 Zastava 750. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Toyota Starlet weights approximately 135 kg more than 1987 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 Toyota Starlet (84 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 28 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Zastava 750. (56 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1978 Toyota Starlet will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Zastava 750.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Toyota Starlet | 1987 Zastava 750 | |
| Make | Toyota | Zastava |
| Model | Starlet | 750 |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1987 |
| Engine Size | 1166 cc | 848 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 55 HP | 33 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 84 Nm | 56 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 775 kg | 640 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3690 mm | 3300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1390 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2010 mm |
