1994 Mazda MX-5 Miata vs. 1973 Zastava 2101
To start off, 1994 Mazda MX-5 Miata is newer by 21 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 1,598 cc (4 cylinders), 1994 Mazda MX-5 Miata is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Mazda MX-5 Miata (116 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 54 more horse power than 1973 Zastava 2101. (62 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1994 Mazda MX-5 Miata should accelerate faster than 1973 Zastava 2101. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Zastava 2101 weights approximately 5 kg more than 1994 Mazda MX-5 Miata.
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, 1994 Mazda MX-5 Miata (130 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 43 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Zastava 2101. (87 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1994 Mazda MX-5 Miata will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Zastava 2101.
Compare all specifications:
| 1994 Mazda MX-5 Miata | 1973 Zastava 2101 | |
| Make | Mazda | Zastava |
| Model | MX-5 Miata | 2101 |
| Year Released | 1994 | 1973 |
| Engine Size | 1598 cc | 1198 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 116 HP | 62 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 130 Nm | 87 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 955 kg | 960 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3960 mm | 4080 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1240 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2270 mm | 2430 mm |
