1978 Porsche 936 vs. 1981 Zastava 2101
To start off, 1981 Zastava 2101 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Porsche 936. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Porsche 936 would be higher. At 2,142 cc (6 cylinders), 1978 Porsche 936 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Porsche 936 (573 HP @ 8500 RPM) has 511 more horse power than 1981 Zastava 2101. (62 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1978 Porsche 936 should accelerate faster than 1981 Zastava 2101. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Zastava 2101 weights approximately 260 kg more than 1978 Porsche 936.
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.
Compare all specifications:
1978 Porsche 936 | 1981 Zastava 2101 | |
Make | Porsche | Zastava |
Model | 936 | 2101 |
Year Released | 1978 | 1981 |
Engine Size | 2142 cc | 1198 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 573 HP | 62 HP |
Engine RPM | 8500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 700 kg | 960 kg |