1982 Porsche 944 vs. 1973 Zastava 2101
To start off, 1982 Porsche 944 is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Zastava 2101. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Zastava 2101 would be higher. At 2,479 cc (4 cylinders), 1982 Porsche 944 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Porsche 944 (163 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 101 more horse power than 1973 Zastava 2101. (62 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1982 Porsche 944 should accelerate faster than 1973 Zastava 2101. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Porsche 944 weights approximately 200 kg more than 1973 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, 1982 Porsche 944 (205 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 118 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Zastava 2101. (87 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1982 Porsche 944 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Zastava 2101. 1982 Porsche 944 has automatic transmission and 1973 Zastava 2101 has manual transmission. 1973 Zastava 2101 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1982 Porsche 944 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1982 Porsche 944 | 1973 Zastava 2101 | |
Make | Porsche | Zastava |
Model | 944 | 2101 |
Year Released | 1982 | 1973 |
Engine Size | 2479 cc | 1198 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 163 HP | 62 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 205 Nm | 87 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1160 kg | 960 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4220 mm | 4080 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2430 mm |