1985 Zastava 750 vs. 2012 Suzuki Equator

To start off, 2012 Suzuki Equator is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Zastava 750. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Zastava 750 would be higher. At 2,501 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Suzuki Equator is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Suzuki Equator (150 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 117 more horse power than 1985 Zastava 750. (33 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Suzuki Equator should accelerate faster than 1985 Zastava 750. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Suzuki Equator weights approximately 335 kg more than 1985 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, 2012 Suzuki Equator (171 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 116 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Zastava 750. (55 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2012 Suzuki Equator will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Zastava 750. 2012 Suzuki Equator has automatic transmission and 1985 Zastava 750 has manual transmission. 1985 Zastava 750 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 Suzuki Equator will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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