2007 Chevrolet Lumina vs. 1978 Zastava 750

To start off, 2007 Chevrolet Lumina is newer by 29 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 5,667 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Chevrolet Lumina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Chevrolet Lumina (335 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 305 more horse power than 1978 Zastava 750. (30 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Chevrolet Lumina should accelerate faster than 1978 Zastava 750. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Chevrolet Lumina weights approximately 977 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, 2007 Chevrolet Lumina (470 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 419 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Zastava 750. (51 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2007 Chevrolet Lumina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Zastava 750. 2007 Chevrolet Lumina has automatic transmission and 1978 Zastava 750 has manual transmission. 1978 Zastava 750 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Chevrolet Lumina will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

2007 Chevrolet Lumina 1978 Zastava 750
Make Chevrolet Zastava
Model Lumina 750
Year Released 2007 1978
Engine Size 5667 cc 767 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Horse Power 335 HP 30 HP
Engine RPM 5600 RPM 5400 RPM
Torque 470 Nm 51 Nm
Torque RPM 4000 RPM 3600 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Automatic Manual
Vehicle Weight 1619 kg 642 kg
Vehicle Length 5060 mm 3300 mm
Vehicle Width 1850 mm 1390 mm
Vehicle Height 1480 mm 1410 mm
Wheelbase Size 2940 mm 2010 mm


 

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