1980 Opel Ascona vs. 1984 Zastava 750
To start off, 1984 Zastava 750 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Opel Ascona. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Opel Ascona would be higher. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 1980 Opel Ascona is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Opel Ascona (57 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 1984 Zastava 750. (33 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1980 Opel Ascona should accelerate faster than 1984 Zastava 750. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Opel Ascona weights approximately 370 kg more than 1984 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, 1980 Opel Ascona (110 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 55 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Zastava 750. (55 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1980 Opel Ascona will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Zastava 750.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Opel Ascona | 1984 Zastava 750 | |
| Make | Opel | Zastava |
| Model | Ascona | 750 |
| Year Released | 1980 | 1984 |
| Engine Size | 1998 cc | 848 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 57 HP | 33 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 110 Nm | 55 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1010 kg | 640 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4330 mm | 3300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1390 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2010 mm |
