1970 Abarth 595 vs. 1980 Zastava 2101
To start off, 1980 Zastava 2101 is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Abarth 595. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Abarth 595 would be higher. At 1,198 cc (4 cylinders), 1980 Zastava 2101 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Zastava 2101 (62 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 35 more horse power than 1970 Abarth 595. (27 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1980 Zastava 2101 should accelerate faster than 1970 Abarth 595. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Zastava 2101 weights approximately 490 kg more than 1970 Abarth 595. 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, 1980 Zastava 2101 (87 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 41 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Abarth 595. (46 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1980 Zastava 2101 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Abarth 595.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Abarth 595 | 1980 Zastava 2101 | |
Make | Abarth | Zastava |
Model | 595 | 2101 |
Year Released | 1970 | 1980 |
Engine Size | 594 cc | 1198 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 27 HP | 62 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 46 Nm | 87 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 470 kg | 960 kg |
Vehicle Length | 2980 mm | 4080 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1330 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 1850 mm | 2430 mm |