1968 Opel Olympia vs. 1972 Zastava 2101
To start off, 1972 Zastava 2101 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Opel Olympia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Opel Olympia would be higher. At 1,198 cc (4 cylinders), 1972 Zastava 2101 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Zastava 2101 (62 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 1968 Opel Olympia. (59 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1972 Zastava 2101 should accelerate faster than 1968 Opel Olympia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Zastava 2101 weights approximately 180 kg more than 1968 Opel Olympia. 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, 1972 Zastava 2101 (87 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Opel Olympia. (86 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1972 Zastava 2101 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Opel Olympia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Opel Olympia | 1972 Zastava 2101 | |
| Make | Opel | Zastava |
| Model | Olympia | 2101 |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1972 |
| Engine Size | 1078 cc | 1198 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 62 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 86 Nm | 87 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 780 kg | 960 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 4080 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2420 mm | 2430 mm |
