1988 Honda Prelude vs. 1979 Zastava 2101

To start off, 1988 Honda Prelude is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Zastava 2101. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Zastava 2101 would be higher. At 1,958 cc (4 cylinders), 1988 Honda Prelude is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Honda Prelude (148 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 86 more horse power than 1979 Zastava 2101. (62 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 Honda Prelude should accelerate faster than 1979 Zastava 2101. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Honda Prelude weights approximately 210 kg more than 1979 Zastava 2101. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 1979 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 1979 Zastava 2101. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1988 Honda Prelude, 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, 1988 Honda Prelude (184 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 96 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Zastava 2101. (88 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1988 Honda Prelude will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Zastava 2101.

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