1954 Alfa Romeo Giulietta vs. 1980 Zastava 2101
To start off, 1980 Zastava 2101 is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Alfa Romeo Giulietta would be higher. At 1,290 cc (4 cylinders), 1954 Alfa Romeo Giulietta is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1954 Alfa Romeo Giulietta (76 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 1980 Zastava 2101. (62 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1954 Alfa Romeo Giulietta should accelerate faster than 1980 Zastava 2101. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Zastava 2101 weights approximately 140 kg more than 1954 Alfa Romeo Giulietta.
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, 1954 Alfa Romeo Giulietta (112 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 25 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Zastava 2101. (87 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1954 Alfa Romeo Giulietta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Zastava 2101.
Compare all specifications:
| 1954 Alfa Romeo Giulietta | 1980 Zastava 2101 | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Zastava |
| Model | Giulietta | 2101 |
| Year Released | 1954 | 1980 |
| Engine Size | 1290 cc | 1198 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 76 HP | 62 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 112 Nm | 87 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 820 kg | 960 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3990 mm | 4080 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2390 mm | 2430 mm |
