1973 DAF 66 vs. 1973 Zastava 2101
To start off, both 1973 DAF 66 and 1973 Zastava 2101 were released in the same year (1973). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,198 cc (4 cylinders), 1973 Zastava 2101 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Zastava 2101 (62 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 16 more horse power than 1973 DAF 66. (46 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1973 Zastava 2101 should accelerate faster than 1973 DAF 66. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Zastava 2101 weights approximately 132 kg more than 1973 DAF 66. 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 Zastava 2101 (87 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 12 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 DAF 66. (75 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1973 Zastava 2101 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 DAF 66.
Compare all specifications:
1973 DAF 66 | 1973 Zastava 2101 | |
Make | DAF | Zastava |
Model | 66 | 2101 |
Year Released | 1973 | 1973 |
Engine Size | 1108 cc | 1198 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 46 HP | 62 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 75 Nm | 87 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 828 kg | 960 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3880 mm | 4080 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2270 mm | 2430 mm |