1957 Seat 600 vs. 1978 Zastava 2101
To start off, 1978 Zastava 2101 is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Seat 600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Seat 600 would be higher. In terms of performance, 1978 Zastava 2101 (62 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 43 more horse power than 1957 Seat 600. (19 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Zastava 2101 should accelerate faster than 1957 Seat 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Zastava 2101 weights approximately 385 kg more than 1957 Seat 600. 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, 1978 Zastava 2101 (87 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 47 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Seat 600. (40 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1978 Zastava 2101 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Seat 600.
Compare all specifications:
1957 Seat 600 | 1978 Zastava 2101 | |
Make | Seat | Zastava |
Model | 600 | 2101 |
Year Released | 1957 | 1978 |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 19 HP | 62 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 40 Nm | 87 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 575 kg | 960 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3300 mm | 4080 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1390 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2430 mm |