1976 Buick Estate vs. 1978 Zastava 2101

To start off, 1978 Zastava 2101 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Buick Estate. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Buick Estate would be higher. At 5,736 cc (8 cylinders), 1976 Buick Estate is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Buick Estate (153 HP @ 3400 RPM) has 91 more horse power than 1978 Zastava 2101. (62 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Buick Estate should accelerate faster than 1978 Zastava 2101. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Buick Estate weights approximately 924 kg more than 1978 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 Buick Estate (380 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 293 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Zastava 2101. (87 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1976 Buick Estate will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Zastava 2101. 1976 Buick Estate has automatic transmission and 1978 Zastava 2101 has manual transmission. 1978 Zastava 2101 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1976 Buick Estate will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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