1988 Plymouth Horizon vs. 1980 Zastava 750
To start off, 1988 Plymouth Horizon is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Zastava 750. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Zastava 750 would be higher. At 2,213 cc (4 cylinders), 1988 Plymouth Horizon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Plymouth Horizon (91 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 61 more horse power than 1980 Zastava 750. (30 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 Plymouth Horizon should accelerate faster than 1980 Zastava 750. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Plymouth Horizon weights approximately 385 kg more than 1980 Zastava 750. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1980 Zastava 750 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 1980 Zastava 750. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1988 Plymouth Horizon, 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, 1988 Plymouth Horizon (165 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 114 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Zastava 750. (51 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1988 Plymouth Horizon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Zastava 750.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Plymouth Horizon | 1980 Zastava 750 | |
| Make | Plymouth | Zastava |
| Model | Horizon | 750 |
| Year Released | 1988 | 1980 |
| Engine Size | 2213 cc | 767 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 91 HP | 30 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 165 Nm | 51 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1025 kg | 640 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 3300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1390 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2010 mm |
