1960 Abarth Spider Riviera vs. 1971 Zastava 2101
To start off, 1971 Zastava 2101 is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Abarth Spider Riviera. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Abarth Spider Riviera would be higher. At 1,198 cc (4 cylinders), 1971 Zastava 2101 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Zastava 2101 (62 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 1960 Abarth Spider Riviera. (47 HP @ 5900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1971 Zastava 2101 should accelerate faster than 1960 Abarth Spider Riviera. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Zastava 2101 weights approximately 350 kg more than 1960 Abarth Spider Riviera. 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, 1971 Zastava 2101 (87 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 30 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Abarth Spider Riviera. (57 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1971 Zastava 2101 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Abarth Spider Riviera.
Compare all specifications:
| 1960 Abarth Spider Riviera | 1971 Zastava 2101 | |
| Make | Abarth | Zastava |
| Model | Spider Riviera | 2101 |
| Year Released | 1960 | 1971 |
| Engine Size | 785 cc | 1198 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 62 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 57 Nm | 87 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 610 kg | 960 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3640 mm | 4080 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1410 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1200 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2430 mm |
