1992 Caterham Super 7 vs. 1978 Zastava 750
To start off, 1992 Caterham Super 7 is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Zastava 750. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Zastava 750 would be higher. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 1992 Caterham Super 7 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Caterham Super 7 (251 HP @ 7750 RPM) has 221 more horse power than 1978 Zastava 750. (30 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1992 Caterham Super 7 should accelerate faster than 1978 Zastava 750. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Zastava 750 weights approximately 102 kg more than 1992 Caterham Super 7.
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, 1992 Caterham Super 7 (250 Nm @ 6250 RPM) has 199 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Zastava 750. (51 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1992 Caterham Super 7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Zastava 750.
Compare all specifications:
| 1992 Caterham Super 7 | 1978 Zastava 750 | |
| Make | Caterham | Zastava |
| Model | Super 7 | 750 |
| Year Released | 1992 | 1978 |
| Engine Size | 1998 cc | 767 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 251 HP | 30 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7750 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 250 Nm | 51 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 6250 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 540 kg | 642 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3390 mm | 3300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1390 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1130 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2010 mm |
