2008 Chevrolet Lumina vs. 1979 Zastava 750
To start off, 2008 Chevrolet Lumina is newer by 29 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 5,667 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Chevrolet Lumina is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Chevrolet Lumina weights approximately 1014 kg more than 1979 Zastava 750.
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, 2008 Chevrolet Lumina (470 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 419 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Zastava 750. (51 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2008 Chevrolet Lumina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Zastava 750.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Chevrolet Lumina | 1979 Zastava 750 | |
Make | Chevrolet | Zastava |
Model | Lumina | 750 |
Year Released | 2008 | 1979 |
Engine Size | 5667 cc | 766 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 30 HP |
Torque | 470 Nm | 51 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1654 kg | 640 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 3300 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2940 mm | 2010 mm |