1980 Ferrari 308 vs. 1977 Zastava 2101
To start off, 1980 Ferrari 308 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Zastava 2101. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Zastava 2101 would be higher. At 2,927 cc (8 cylinders), 1980 Ferrari 308 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Ferrari 308 (240 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 178 more horse power than 1977 Zastava 2101. (62 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1980 Ferrari 308 should accelerate faster than 1977 Zastava 2101. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Ferrari 308 weights approximately 318 kg more than 1977 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, 1980 Ferrari 308 (260 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 173 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Zastava 2101. (87 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1980 Ferrari 308 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Zastava 2101.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Ferrari 308 | 1977 Zastava 2101 | |
| Make | Ferrari | Zastava |
| Model | 308 | 2101 |
| Year Released | 1980 | 1977 |
| Engine Size | 2927 cc | 1198 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 240 HP | 62 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 260 Nm | 87 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1284 kg | 966 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 4080 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1130 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2430 mm |
