2002 Honda Accord vs. 1979 Zastava 2101

To start off, 2002 Honda Accord is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Zastava 2101. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Zastava 2101 would be higher. At 1,997 cc (4 cylinders), 2002 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Honda Accord (152 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 90 more horse power than 1979 Zastava 2101. (62 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 1979 Zastava 2101. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Zastava 2101 weights approximately 120 kg more than 2002 Honda Accord.

Because 1979 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 1979 Zastava 2101. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2002 Honda Accord, 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, 2002 Honda Accord (190 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 102 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Zastava 2101. (88 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2002 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Zastava 2101. 2002 Honda Accord has automatic transmission and 1979 Zastava 2101 has manual transmission. 1979 Zastava 2101 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2002 Honda Accord will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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