1961 Austin Princess vs. 1975 Zastava 2101
To start off, 1975 Zastava 2101 is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Austin Princess. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Austin Princess would be higher. At 3,993 cc (6 cylinders), 1961 Austin Princess is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1961 Austin Princess (118 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 56 more horse power than 1975 Zastava 2101. (62 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1961 Austin Princess should accelerate faster than 1975 Zastava 2101. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 Austin Princess weights approximately 1220 kg more than 1975 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, 1961 Austin Princess (252 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 164 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Zastava 2101. (88 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1961 Austin Princess will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Zastava 2101.
Compare all specifications:
1961 Austin Princess | 1975 Zastava 2101 | |
Make | Austin | Zastava |
Model | Princess | 2101 |
Year Released | 1961 | 1975 |
Engine Size | 3993 cc | 1198 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 118 HP | 62 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 252 Nm | 88 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 2180 kg | 960 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5470 mm | 4080 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3360 mm | 2430 mm |