1976 Bristol 603 vs. 1970 Zastava 2101
To start off, 1976 Bristol 603 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Zastava 2101. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Zastava 2101 would be higher. At 5,210 cc (8 cylinders), 1976 Bristol 603 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Bristol 603 (145 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 83 more horse power than 1970 Zastava 2101. (62 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Bristol 603 should accelerate faster than 1970 Zastava 2101. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Bristol 603 weights approximately 825 kg more than 1970 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, 1976 Bristol 603 (333 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 246 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Zastava 2101. (87 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1976 Bristol 603 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Zastava 2101. 1976 Bristol 603 has automatic transmission and 1970 Zastava 2101 has manual transmission. 1970 Zastava 2101 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1976 Bristol 603 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1976 Bristol 603 | 1970 Zastava 2101 | |
Make | Bristol | Zastava |
Model | 603 | 2101 |
Year Released | 1976 | 1970 |
Engine Size | 5210 cc | 1198 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 145 HP | 62 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 333 Nm | 87 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1785 kg | 960 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4080 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2430 mm |