1959 Fiat 1100 vs. 1974 Zastava 2101
To start off, 1974 Zastava 2101 is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Fiat 1100. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Fiat 1100 would be higher. At 1,196 cc (4 cylinders), 1974 Zastava 2101 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Zastava 2101 (62 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 1959 Fiat 1100. (43 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1974 Zastava 2101 should accelerate faster than 1959 Fiat 1100. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Zastava 2101 weights approximately 90 kg more than 1959 Fiat 1100. 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, 1974 Zastava 2101 (87 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 14 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Fiat 1100. (73 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1974 Zastava 2101 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Fiat 1100.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Fiat 1100 | 1974 Zastava 2101 | |
| Make | Fiat | Zastava |
| Model | 1100 | 2101 |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1974 |
| Engine Size | 1089 cc | 1196 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 43 HP | 62 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 73 Nm | 87 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 870 kg | 960 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3970 mm | 4080 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1460 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2340 mm | 2430 mm |
