1987 Volvo 760 vs. 1987 Zastava Yugo
To start off, both 1987 Volvo 760 and 1987 Zastava Yugo were released in the same year (1987). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,316 cc (4 cylinders), 1987 Volvo 760 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Volvo 760 (180 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 110 more horse power than 1987 Zastava Yugo. (70 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1987 Volvo 760 should accelerate faster than 1987 Zastava Yugo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Volvo 760 weights approximately 400 kg more than 1987 Zastava Yugo. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1987 Volvo 760 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1987 Volvo 760. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1987 Zastava Yugo, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1987 Volvo 760 (258 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 150 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Zastava Yugo. (108 Nm @ 2900 RPM). This means 1987 Volvo 760 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Zastava Yugo.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 Volvo 760 | 1987 Zastava Yugo | |
| Make | Volvo | Zastava |
| Model | 760 | Yugo |
| Year Released | 1987 | 1987 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2316 cc | 1372 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 180 HP | 70 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 258 Nm | 108 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 2900 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 96 mm | 80.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 67.4 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.2:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1350 kg | 950 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 3940 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2510 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 82 L | 48 L |
