1962 Alfa Romeo 2600 vs. 1973 Zastava 2101
To start off, 1973 Zastava 2101 is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Alfa Romeo 2600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Alfa Romeo 2600 would be higher. At 2,584 cc (6 cylinders), 1962 Alfa Romeo 2600 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1962 Alfa Romeo 2600 (143 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 81 more horse power than 1973 Zastava 2101. (62 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1962 Alfa Romeo 2600 should accelerate faster than 1973 Zastava 2101. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1962 Alfa Romeo 2600 weights approximately 260 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, 1962 Alfa Romeo 2600 (217 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 130 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Zastava 2101. (87 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1962 Alfa Romeo 2600 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Zastava 2101.
Compare all specifications:
| 1962 Alfa Romeo 2600 | 1973 Zastava 2101 | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Zastava |
| Model | 2600 | 2101 |
| Year Released | 1962 | 1973 |
| Engine Size | 2584 cc | 1198 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 143 HP | 62 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 217 Nm | 87 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1220 kg | 960 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4080 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2430 mm |
