1980 Zastava 2101 vs. 1959 Rover P5
To start off, 1980 Zastava 2101 is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Rover P5. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Rover P5 would be higher. At 2,995 cc (6 cylinders), 1959 Rover P5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Rover P5 (106 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 44 more horse power than 1980 Zastava 2101. (62 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1959 Rover P5 should accelerate faster than 1980 Zastava 2101. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Rover P5 weights approximately 624 kg more than 1980 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, 1959 Rover P5 (222 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 135 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Zastava 2101. (87 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1959 Rover P5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Zastava 2101. 1959 Rover P5 has automatic transmission and 1980 Zastava 2101 has manual transmission. 1980 Zastava 2101 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1959 Rover P5 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1980 Zastava 2101 | 1959 Rover P5 | |
Make | Zastava | Rover |
Model | 2101 | P5 |
Year Released | 1980 | 1959 |
Engine Size | 1198 cc | 2995 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 62 HP | 106 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 87 Nm | 222 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 1500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 960 kg | 1584 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4080 mm | 4750 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1540 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2820 mm |