1941 Mercedes-Benz 500 vs. 1971 Zastava 2101
To start off, 1971 Zastava 2101 is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1941 Mercedes-Benz 500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1941 Mercedes-Benz 500 would be higher. At 5,399 cc (8 cylinders), 1941 Mercedes-Benz 500 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1941 Mercedes-Benz 500 (180 HP @ 3500 RPM) has 118 more horse power than 1971 Zastava 2101. (62 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1941 Mercedes-Benz 500 should accelerate faster than 1971 Zastava 2101. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1941 Mercedes-Benz 500 weights approximately 1440 kg more than 1971 Zastava 2101. 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, 1941 Mercedes-Benz 500 (440 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 353 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Zastava 2101. (87 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1941 Mercedes-Benz 500 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Zastava 2101.
Compare all specifications:
| 1941 Mercedes-Benz 500 | 1971 Zastava 2101 | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Zastava |
| Model | 500 | 2101 |
| Year Released | 1941 | 1971 |
| Engine Size | 5399 cc | 1198 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 180 HP | 62 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 440 Nm | 87 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 2400 kg | 960 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5160 mm | 4080 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1590 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3300 mm | 2430 mm |
