1955 Studebaker President State 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 Studebaker President State. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Studebaker President State would be higher. At 4,244 cc (8 cylinders), 1955 Studebaker President State is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1955 Studebaker President State (174 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 67 more horse power than 1975 Zastava 132. (107 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1955 Studebaker President State should accelerate faster than 1975 Zastava 132. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1955 Studebaker President State weights approximately 455 kg more than 1975 Zastava 132. 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, 1955 Studebaker President State (353 Nm) has 211 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Zastava 132. (142 Nm). This means 1955 Studebaker President State will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Zastava 132.
Compare all specifications:
| 1955 Studebaker President State | 1975 Zastava 132 | |
| Make | Studebaker | Zastava |
| Model | President State | 132 |
| Year Released | 1955 | 1975 |
| Engine Size | 4244 cc | 1756 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 174 HP | 107 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 353 Nm | 142 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1550 kg | 1095 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5250 mm | 4410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3070 mm | 2560 mm |
