1980 Zastava 2101 vs. 2011 Seat Altea

To start off, 2011 Seat Altea is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Zastava 2101. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Zastava 2101 would be higher. At 1,984 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 Seat Altea is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Seat Altea (148 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 86 more horse power than 1980 Zastava 2101. (62 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Seat Altea should accelerate faster than 1980 Zastava 2101. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Seat Altea weights approximately 430 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.

Because 1980 Zastava 2101 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1980 Zastava 2101. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Seat Altea, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2011 Seat Altea (201 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 114 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Zastava 2101. (87 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2011 Seat Altea will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Zastava 2101.

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