1997 Kia Potentia vs. 1979 Zastava 750
To start off, 1997 Kia Potentia is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Zastava 750. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Zastava 750 would be higher. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 1997 Kia Potentia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Kia Potentia (138 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 108 more horse power than 1979 Zastava 750. (30 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 Kia Potentia should accelerate faster than 1979 Zastava 750. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Kia Potentia weights approximately 825 kg more than 1979 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, 1997 Kia Potentia (182 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 131 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Zastava 750. (51 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1997 Kia Potentia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Zastava 750.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 Kia Potentia | 1979 Zastava 750 | |
| Make | Kia | Zastava |
| Model | Potentia | 750 |
| Year Released | 1997 | 1979 |
| Engine Size | 1998 cc | 766 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 30 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 182 Nm | 51 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1465 kg | 640 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4960 mm | 3300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1390 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2010 mm |
