1976 Nissan 260 ZX 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 Nissan 260 ZX. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Nissan 260 ZX would be higher. At 2,565 cc (6 cylinders), 1976 Nissan 260 ZX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Nissan 260 ZX (124 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 62 more horse power than 1979 Zastava 2101. (62 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Nissan 260 ZX should accelerate faster than 1979 Zastava 2101. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Nissan 260 ZX weights approximately 204 kg more than 1979 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 Nissan 260 ZX (189 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 101 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Zastava 2101. (88 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1976 Nissan 260 ZX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Zastava 2101.
Compare all specifications:
1976 Nissan 260 ZX | 1979 Zastava 2101 | |
Make | Nissan | Zastava |
Model | 260 ZX | 2101 |
Year Released | 1976 | 1979 |
Engine Size | 2565 cc | 1198 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 124 HP | 62 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 189 Nm | 88 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1164 kg | 960 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 4080 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2430 mm |