1958 Riley 4 vs. 1973 Zastava 2101
To start off, 1973 Zastava 2101 is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Riley 4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Riley 4 would be higher. At 1,489 cc (4 cylinders), 1958 Riley 4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1958 Riley 4 (63 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1973 Zastava 2101. (62 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1958 Riley 4 should accelerate faster than 1973 Zastava 2101. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Riley 4 weights approximately 180 kg more than 1973 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, 1958 Riley 4 (115 Nm @ 3300 RPM) has 28 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Zastava 2101. (87 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1958 Riley 4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Zastava 2101.
Compare all specifications:
1958 Riley 4 | 1973 Zastava 2101 | |
Make | Riley | Zastava |
Model | 4 | 2101 |
Year Released | 1958 | 1973 |
Engine Size | 1489 cc | 1198 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 63 HP | 62 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 115 Nm | 87 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3300 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1140 kg | 960 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 4080 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2430 mm |