1984 Pontiac Grand Safari vs. 1962 Zastava 750
To start off, 1984 Pontiac Grand Safari is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Zastava 750. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Zastava 750 would be higher. At 4,941 cc (8 cylinders), 1984 Pontiac Grand Safari is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Pontiac Grand Safari (148 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 124 more horse power than 1962 Zastava 750. (24 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Pontiac Grand Safari should accelerate faster than 1962 Zastava 750. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Pontiac Grand Safari weights approximately 1195 kg more than 1962 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, 1984 Pontiac Grand Safari (325 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 279 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Zastava 750. (46 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1984 Pontiac Grand Safari will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Zastava 750. 1984 Pontiac Grand Safari has automatic transmission and 1962 Zastava 750 has manual transmission. 1962 Zastava 750 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1984 Pontiac Grand Safari will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1984 Pontiac Grand Safari | 1962 Zastava 750 | |
Make | Pontiac | Zastava |
Model | Grand Safari | 750 |
Year Released | 1984 | 1962 |
Engine Size | 4941 cc | 766 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 24 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 325 Nm | 46 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1800 kg | 605 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5450 mm | 3300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1390 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2010 mm |