2004 Morgan Aero 8 vs. 1979 Zastava 750
To start off, 2004 Morgan Aero 8 is newer by 25 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 4,398 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Morgan Aero 8 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Morgan Aero 8 (322 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 292 more horse power than 1979 Zastava 750. (30 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Morgan Aero 8 should accelerate faster than 1979 Zastava 750. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Morgan Aero 8 weights approximately 492 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, 2004 Morgan Aero 8 (447 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 396 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Zastava 750. (51 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2004 Morgan Aero 8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Zastava 750.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Morgan Aero 8 | 1979 Zastava 750 | |
Make | Morgan | Zastava |
Model | Aero 8 | 750 |
Year Released | 2004 | 1979 |
Engine Size | 4398 cc | 766 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 322 HP | 30 HP |
Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 447 Nm | 51 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1132 kg | 640 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4130 mm | 3300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1390 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2010 mm |