1953 Fiat 1900 vs. 1982 Zastava 132
To start off, 1982 Zastava 132 is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Fiat 1900. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Fiat 1900 would be higher. At 1,901 cc (4 cylinders), 1953 Fiat 1900 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Zastava 132 (106 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 54 more horse power than 1953 Fiat 1900. (52 HP @ 3700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1982 Zastava 132 should accelerate faster than 1953 Fiat 1900. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1953 Fiat 1900 weights approximately 77 kg more than 1982 Zastava 132.
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, 1982 Zastava 132 (142 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 12 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Fiat 1900. (130 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1982 Zastava 132 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 Fiat 1900.
Compare all specifications:
| 1953 Fiat 1900 | 1982 Zastava 132 | |
| Make | Fiat | Zastava |
| Model | 1900 | 132 |
| Year Released | 1953 | 1982 |
| Engine Size | 1901 cc | 1756 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 52 HP | 106 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3700 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 130 Nm | 142 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1175 kg | 1098 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4340 mm | 4410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1600 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2560 mm |
