1973 Aston Martin V8 Volante vs. 1975 Zastava 2101
To start off, 1975 Zastava 2101 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Aston Martin V8 Volante. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Aston Martin V8 Volante would be higher. At 5,341 cc (8 cylinders), 1973 Aston Martin V8 Volante is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Aston Martin V8 Volante (317 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 255 more horse power than 1975 Zastava 2101. (62 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1973 Aston Martin V8 Volante should accelerate faster than 1975 Zastava 2101. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Aston Martin V8 Volante weights approximately 854 kg more than 1975 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, 1973 Aston Martin V8 Volante (434 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 346 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Zastava 2101. (88 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1973 Aston Martin V8 Volante will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Zastava 2101.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Aston Martin V8 Volante | 1975 Zastava 2101 | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Zastava |
| Model | V8 Volante | 2101 |
| Year Released | 1973 | 1975 |
| Engine Size | 5341 cc | 1198 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 317 HP | 62 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 434 Nm | 88 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1814 kg | 960 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 4080 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2430 mm |
