1981 Fiat 126 vs. 1981 Zastava 2101
To start off, both 1981 Fiat 126 and 1981 Zastava 2101 were released in the same year (1981). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,198 cc (4 cylinders), 1981 Zastava 2101 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Zastava 2101 (62 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 38 more horse power than 1981 Fiat 126. (24 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1981 Zastava 2101 should accelerate faster than 1981 Fiat 126. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Zastava 2101 weights approximately 375 kg more than 1981 Fiat 126. 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, 1981 Zastava 2101 (87 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 45 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Fiat 126. (42 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1981 Zastava 2101 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Fiat 126.
Compare all specifications:
1981 Fiat 126 | 1981 Zastava 2101 | |
Make | Fiat | Zastava |
Model | 126 | 2101 |
Year Released | 1981 | 1981 |
Engine Size | 652 cc | 1198 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 24 HP | 62 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 42 Nm | 87 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 585 kg | 960 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3130 mm | 4080 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1390 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 1850 mm | 2430 mm |