1955 Morgan 4 vs. 1975 Zastava 132
To start off, 1975 Zastava 132 is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Morgan 4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Morgan 4 would be higher. At 1,756 cc (4 cylinders), 1975 Zastava 132 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Zastava 132 (107 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 74 more horse power than 1955 Morgan 4. (33 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1975 Zastava 132 should accelerate faster than 1955 Morgan 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Zastava 132 weights approximately 445 kg more than 1955 Morgan 4. 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, 1975 Zastava 132 (142 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 69 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Morgan 4. (73 Nm @ 2100 RPM). This means 1975 Zastava 132 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Morgan 4.
Compare all specifications:
1955 Morgan 4 | 1975 Zastava 132 | |
Make | Morgan | Zastava |
Model | 4 | 132 |
Year Released | 1955 | 1975 |
Engine Size | 1172 cc | 1756 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 33 HP | 107 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 73 Nm | 142 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2100 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 650 kg | 1095 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3670 mm | 4410 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1650 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2560 mm |