1980 Toyota Century vs. 1979 Zastava 750
To start off, 1980 Toyota Century is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Zastava 750. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Zastava 750 would be higher. At 3,375 cc (8 cylinders), 1980 Toyota Century is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Toyota Century (167 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 137 more horse power than 1979 Zastava 750. (30 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1980 Toyota Century should accelerate faster than 1979 Zastava 750. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Toyota Century weights approximately 1165 kg more than 1979 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 Toyota Century (270 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 219 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Zastava 750. (51 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1980 Toyota Century will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Zastava 750. 1980 Toyota Century has automatic transmission and 1979 Zastava 750 has manual transmission. 1979 Zastava 750 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1980 Toyota Century will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1980 Toyota Century | 1979 Zastava 750 | |
Make | Toyota | Zastava |
Model | Century | 750 |
Year Released | 1980 | 1979 |
Engine Size | 3375 cc | 766 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 167 HP | 30 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 270 Nm | 51 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1805 kg | 640 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 3300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1390 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2870 mm | 2010 mm |