1998 Rolls-Royce Silver Spur vs. 1978 Zastava 2101
To start off, 1998 Rolls-Royce Silver Spur is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Zastava 2101. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Zastava 2101 would be higher. At 6,750 cc (8 cylinders), 1998 Rolls-Royce Silver Spur is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Rolls-Royce Silver Spur (302 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 240 more horse power than 1978 Zastava 2101. (62 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Rolls-Royce Silver Spur should accelerate faster than 1978 Zastava 2101. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Rolls-Royce Silver Spur weights approximately 1510 kg more than 1978 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, 1998 Rolls-Royce Silver Spur (600 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 513 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Zastava 2101. (87 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1998 Rolls-Royce Silver Spur will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Zastava 2101.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Rolls-Royce Silver Spur | 1978 Zastava 2101 | |
| Make | Rolls-Royce | Zastava |
| Model | Silver Spur | 2101 |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1978 |
| Engine Size | 6750 cc | 1197 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 302 HP | 62 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 600 Nm | 87 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 2470 kg | 960 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5400 mm | 4080 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3170 mm | 2430 mm |
