1996 Nissan President vs. 1971 Zastava 2101

To start off, 1996 Nissan President is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Zastava 2101. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Zastava 2101 would be higher. At 4,494 cc (8 cylinders), 1996 Nissan President is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Nissan President (267 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 205 more horse power than 1971 Zastava 2101. (62 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Nissan President should accelerate faster than 1971 Zastava 2101. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Nissan President weights approximately 930 kg more than 1971 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, 1996 Nissan President (394 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 307 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Zastava 2101. (87 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1996 Nissan President will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Zastava 2101. 1996 Nissan President has automatic transmission and 1971 Zastava 2101 has manual transmission. 1971 Zastava 2101 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1996 Nissan President will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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