1999 Volkswagen Golf vs. 1981 Zastava 102
To start off, 1999 Volkswagen Golf is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Zastava 102. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Zastava 102 would be higher. At 1,389 cc (4 cylinders), 1999 Volkswagen Golf is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Volkswagen Golf (73 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 1981 Zastava 102. (49 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Volkswagen Golf should accelerate faster than 1981 Zastava 102. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Volkswagen Golf weights approximately 443 kg more than 1981 Zastava 102. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1999 Volkswagen Golf (126 Nm @ 3300 RPM) has 31 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Zastava 102. (95 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1999 Volkswagen Golf will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Zastava 102.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Volkswagen Golf | 1981 Zastava 102 | |
| Make | Volkswagen | Zastava |
| Model | Golf | 102 |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1981 |
| Engine Size | 1389 cc | 1299 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 73 HP | 49 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 126 Nm | 95 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3300 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Vehicle Weight | 1213 kg | 770 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 3500 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1550 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2160 mm |
