1976 Lada 1200 vs. 1979 Zastava 2101
To start off, 1979 Zastava 2101 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Lada 1200. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Lada 1200 would be higher. Both 1976 Lada 1200 and 1979 Zastava 2101 are equipped with a 1,198 cc engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Zastava 2101 (62 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 1976 Lada 1200. (59 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Zastava 2101 should accelerate faster than 1976 Lada 1200. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Zastava 2101 weights approximately 12 kg more than 1976 Lada 1200. 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, 1979 Zastava 2101 (88 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Lada 1200. (87 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1979 Zastava 2101 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Lada 1200.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Lada 1200 | 1979 Zastava 2101 | |
| Make | Lada | Zastava |
| Model | 1200 | 2101 |
| Year Released | 1976 | 1979 |
| Engine Size | 1198 cc | 1198 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 62 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 87 Nm | 88 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 948 kg | 960 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4080 mm | 4080 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2430 mm |
