1972 Fiat 130 vs. 1980 Zastava 2101
To start off, 1980 Zastava 2101 is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Fiat 130. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Fiat 130 would be higher. At 3,238 cc (6 cylinders), 1972 Fiat 130 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Fiat 130 (163 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 101 more horse power than 1980 Zastava 2101. (62 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 Fiat 130 should accelerate faster than 1980 Zastava 2101. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Fiat 130 weights approximately 612 kg more than 1980 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, 1972 Fiat 130 (255 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 168 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Zastava 2101. (87 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1972 Fiat 130 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Zastava 2101.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Fiat 130 | 1980 Zastava 2101 | |
| Make | Fiat | Zastava |
| Model | 130 | 2101 |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1980 |
| Engine Size | 3238 cc | 1198 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 163 HP | 62 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 255 Nm | 87 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1572 kg | 960 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4080 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2430 mm |
