1977 Alfa Romeo Giulia vs. 1978 Zastava 2101
To start off, 1978 Zastava 2101 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Alfa Romeo Giulia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Alfa Romeo Giulia would be higher. At 1,288 cc (4 cylinders), 1977 Alfa Romeo Giulia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Alfa Romeo Giulia (86 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 1978 Zastava 2101. (62 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1977 Alfa Romeo Giulia should accelerate faster than 1978 Zastava 2101. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Alfa Romeo Giulia weights approximately 50 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, 1977 Alfa Romeo Giulia (115 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 28 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Zastava 2101. (87 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1977 Alfa Romeo Giulia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Zastava 2101.
Compare all specifications:
| 1977 Alfa Romeo Giulia | 1978 Zastava 2101 | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Zastava |
| Model | Giulia | 2101 |
| Year Released | 1977 | 1978 |
| Engine Size | 1288 cc | 1197 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 86 HP | 62 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 115 Nm | 87 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1010 kg | 960 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4170 mm | 4080 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2430 mm |
