1992 Mercedes-Benz 600 vs. 1981 Zastava 2101

To start off, 1992 Mercedes-Benz 600 is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Zastava 2101. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Zastava 2101 would be higher. At 5,987 cc (12 cylinders), 1992 Mercedes-Benz 600 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Mercedes-Benz 600 (389 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 327 more horse power than 1981 Zastava 2101. (62 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1992 Mercedes-Benz 600 should accelerate faster than 1981 Zastava 2101. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Mercedes-Benz 600 weights approximately 1110 kg more than 1981 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, 1992 Mercedes-Benz 600 (571 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 484 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Zastava 2101. (87 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1992 Mercedes-Benz 600 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Zastava 2101. 1992 Mercedes-Benz 600 has automatic transmission and 1981 Zastava 2101 has manual transmission. 1981 Zastava 2101 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1992 Mercedes-Benz 600 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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