1998 Renault Spider vs. 1978 Zastava 750
To start off, 1998 Renault Spider is newer by 20 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 1,996 cc (4 cylinders), 1998 Renault Spider is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Renault Spider (141 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 111 more horse power than 1978 Zastava 750. (30 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Renault Spider should accelerate faster than 1978 Zastava 750. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Renault Spider weights approximately 348 kg more than 1978 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, 1998 Renault Spider (185 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 134 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Zastava 750. (51 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1998 Renault Spider will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Zastava 750.
Compare all specifications:
1998 Renault Spider | 1978 Zastava 750 | |
Make | Renault | Zastava |
Model | Spider | 750 |
Year Released | 1998 | 1978 |
Engine Size | 1996 cc | 767 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 141 HP | 30 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 185 Nm | 51 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 990 kg | 642 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3800 mm | 3300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1390 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2010 mm |