1997 Seat Arosa vs. 1975 Zastava 2101

To start off, 1997 Seat Arosa is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Zastava 2101. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Zastava 2101 would be higher. At 1,390 cc (4 cylinders), 1997 Seat Arosa is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Zastava 2101 (62 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 1997 Seat Arosa. (58 HP @ 4700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1975 Zastava 2101 should accelerate faster than 1997 Seat Arosa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Zastava 2101 weights approximately 65 kg more than 1997 Seat Arosa. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 1975 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 1975 Zastava 2101. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1997 Seat Arosa, 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, 1997 Seat Arosa (117 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 29 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Zastava 2101. (88 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1997 Seat Arosa will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Zastava 2101. 1997 Seat Arosa has automatic transmission and 1975 Zastava 2101 has manual transmission. 1975 Zastava 2101 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1997 Seat Arosa will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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