1974 Holden Statesman vs. 1974 Zastava 2101
To start off, both 1974 Holden Statesman and 1974 Zastava 2101 were released in the same year (1974). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,297 cc (6 cylinders), 1974 Holden Statesman is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Holden Statesman (133 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 71 more horse power than 1974 Zastava 2101. (62 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1974 Holden Statesman should accelerate faster than 1974 Zastava 2101. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Holden Statesman weights approximately 420 kg more than 1974 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, 1974 Holden Statesman (263 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 176 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Zastava 2101. (87 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1974 Holden Statesman will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Zastava 2101.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Holden Statesman | 1974 Zastava 2101 | |
| Make | Holden | Zastava |
| Model | Statesman | 2101 |
| Year Released | 1974 | 1974 |
| Engine Size | 3297 cc | 1196 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 133 HP | 62 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 263 Nm | 87 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1380 kg | 960 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5040 mm | 4080 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2430 mm |
