1973 Triumph Dolomite vs. 1973 Zastava 2101
To start off, both 1973 Triumph Dolomite 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 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 1973 Triumph Dolomite is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Triumph Dolomite (124 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 62 more horse power than 1973 Zastava 2101. (62 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1973 Triumph Dolomite should accelerate faster than 1973 Zastava 2101. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Triumph Dolomite weights approximately 6 kg more than 1973 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 Triumph Dolomite (168 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 81 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Zastava 2101. (87 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1973 Triumph Dolomite will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Zastava 2101.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Triumph Dolomite | 1973 Zastava 2101 | |
| Make | Triumph | Zastava |
| Model | Dolomite | 2101 |
| Year Released | 1973 | 1973 |
| Engine Size | 1998 cc | 1198 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 124 HP | 62 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 168 Nm | 87 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 966 kg | 960 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 4080 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2430 mm |
