2002 Smart ForTwo vs. 1983 Zastava 2101
To start off, 2002 Smart ForTwo is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1983 Zastava 2101. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1983 Zastava 2101 would be higher. At 1,196 cc (4 cylinders), 1983 Zastava 2101 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Zastava 2101 (62 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 2002 Smart ForTwo. (60 HP @ 5250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1983 Zastava 2101 should accelerate faster than 2002 Smart ForTwo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Zastava 2101 weights approximately 155 kg more than 2002 Smart ForTwo. 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, 2002 Smart ForTwo (95 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Zastava 2101. (87 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2002 Smart ForTwo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Zastava 2101.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Smart ForTwo | 1983 Zastava 2101 | |
| Make | Smart | Zastava |
| Model | ForTwo | 2101 |
| Year Released | 2002 | 1983 |
| Engine Size | 696 cc | 1196 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 60 HP | 62 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 95 Nm | 87 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 805 kg | 960 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 2510 mm | 4080 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1520 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1820 mm | 2430 mm |
