1968 Mazda Familia vs. 1978 Zastava 2101
To start off, 1978 Zastava 2101 is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Mazda Familia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Mazda Familia would be higher. At 1,197 cc (4 cylinders), 1978 Zastava 2101 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Zastava 2101 (62 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1968 Mazda Familia. (57 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Zastava 2101 should accelerate faster than 1968 Mazda Familia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Zastava 2101 weights approximately 170 kg more than 1968 Mazda Familia. 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, 1978 Zastava 2101 (87 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Mazda Familia. (81 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 1978 Zastava 2101 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Mazda Familia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Mazda Familia | 1978 Zastava 2101 | |
| Make | Mazda | Zastava |
| Model | Familia | 2101 |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1978 |
| Engine Size | 985 cc | 1197 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 57 HP | 62 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 81 Nm | 87 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 790 kg | 960 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3710 mm | 4080 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2200 mm | 2430 mm |
