1977 Mercedes-Benz 450 vs. 1979 Zastava 2101

To start off, 1979 Zastava 2101 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Mercedes-Benz 450. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Mercedes-Benz 450 would be higher. At 5,025 cc (8 cylinders), 1977 Mercedes-Benz 450 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Mercedes-Benz 450 (238 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 176 more horse power than 1979 Zastava 2101. (62 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1977 Mercedes-Benz 450 should accelerate faster than 1979 Zastava 2101. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Mercedes-Benz 450 weights approximately 555 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, 1977 Mercedes-Benz 450 (402 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 314 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Zastava 2101. (88 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1977 Mercedes-Benz 450 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Zastava 2101. 1977 Mercedes-Benz 450 has automatic transmission and 1979 Zastava 2101 has manual transmission. 1979 Zastava 2101 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1977 Mercedes-Benz 450 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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