2009 Honda Civic vs. 1979 Zastava 2101
To start off, 2009 Honda Civic is newer by 30 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 1,799 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Honda Civic (138 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 76 more horse power than 1979 Zastava 2101. (62 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 1979 Zastava 2101. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Honda Civic weights approximately 725 kg more than 1979 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, 2009 Honda Civic (174 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 86 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Zastava 2101. (88 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2009 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Zastava 2101.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Honda Civic | 1979 Zastava 2101 | |
Make | Honda | Zastava |
Model | Civic | 2101 |
Year Released | 2009 | 1979 |
Engine Size | 1799 cc | 1198 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 138 HP | 62 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 174 Nm | 88 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1685 kg | 960 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 4080 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2430 mm |