1972 Pontiac Grand Prix vs. 1979 Zastava 2101
To start off, 1979 Zastava 2101 is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Pontiac Grand Prix. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Pontiac Grand Prix would be higher. At 6,547 cc (8 cylinders), 1972 Pontiac Grand Prix is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Pontiac Grand Prix (247 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 185 more horse power than 1979 Zastava 2101. (62 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 Pontiac Grand Prix should accelerate faster than 1979 Zastava 2101. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Pontiac Grand Prix weights approximately 840 kg more than 1979 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 Pontiac Grand Prix (462 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 374 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Zastava 2101. (88 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1972 Pontiac Grand Prix will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Zastava 2101.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Pontiac Grand Prix | 1979 Zastava 2101 | |
| Make | Pontiac | Zastava |
| Model | Grand Prix | 2101 |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1979 |
| Engine Size | 6547 cc | 1198 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 247 HP | 62 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 462 Nm | 88 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1800 kg | 960 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5350 mm | 4080 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2430 mm |
