2007 Chevrolet Lumina vs. 1974 Zastava 2101

To start off, 2007 Chevrolet Lumina is newer by 33 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Zastava 2101. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Zastava 2101 would be higher. At 3,565 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Chevrolet Lumina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Chevrolet Lumina (235 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 173 more horse power than 1974 Zastava 2101. (62 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Chevrolet Lumina should accelerate faster than 1974 Zastava 2101. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Chevrolet Lumina weights approximately 613 kg more than 1974 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, 2007 Chevrolet Lumina (320 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 233 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Zastava 2101. (87 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2007 Chevrolet Lumina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Zastava 2101. 2007 Chevrolet Lumina has automatic transmission and 1974 Zastava 2101 has manual transmission. 1974 Zastava 2101 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Chevrolet Lumina will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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