2007 Volkswagen Golf vs. 1981 Zastava 102
To start off, 2007 Volkswagen Golf is newer by 26 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 1,894 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Volkswagen Golf is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Volkswagen Golf (104 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 55 more horse power than 1981 Zastava 102. (49 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Volkswagen Golf should accelerate faster than 1981 Zastava 102. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Volkswagen Golf weights approximately 625 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, 2007 Volkswagen Golf (250 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 155 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Zastava 102. (95 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2007 Volkswagen Golf will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Zastava 102.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Volkswagen Golf | 1981 Zastava 102 | |
| Make | Volkswagen | Zastava |
| Model | Golf | 102 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1981 |
| Engine Size | 1894 cc | 1299 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 104 HP | 49 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 250 Nm | 95 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1900 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1395 kg | 770 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4210 mm | 3500 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1550 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1590 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2160 mm |
