1973 Mazda 1000 vs. 1973 Zastava 2101
To start off, both 1973 Mazda 1000 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 13 more horse power than 1973 Mazda 1000. (49 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1973 Zastava 2101 should accelerate faster than 1973 Mazda 1000. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Zastava 2101 weights approximately 246 kg more than 1973 Mazda 1000. 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 10 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Mazda 1000. (77 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1973 Zastava 2101 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Mazda 1000.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Mazda 1000 | 1973 Zastava 2101 | |
| Make | Mazda | Zastava |
| Model | 1000 | 2101 |
| Year Released | 1973 | 1973 |
| Engine Size | 987 cc | 1198 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 49 HP | 62 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 77 Nm | 87 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 714 kg | 960 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3800 mm | 4080 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2270 mm | 2430 mm |
