1973 Fiat 850 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 Fiat 850. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Fiat 850 would be higher. At 1,198 cc (4 cylinders), 1975 Zastava 2101 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Zastava 2101 (62 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 1973 Fiat 850. (51 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1975 Zastava 2101 should accelerate faster than 1973 Fiat 850.
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, 1975 Zastava 2101 (88 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 19 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Fiat 850. (69 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1975 Zastava 2101 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Fiat 850.
Compare all specifications:
1973 Fiat 850 | 1975 Zastava 2101 | |
Make | Fiat | Zastava |
Model | 850 | 2101 |
Year Released | 1973 | 1975 |
Engine Size | 847 cc | 1198 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 51 HP | 62 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 69 Nm | 88 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Length | 3660 mm | 4080 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2040 mm | 2430 mm |