1958 Bristol 406 vs. 1975 Zastava 132
To start off, 1975 Zastava 132 is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Bristol 406. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Bristol 406 would be higher. At 2,216 cc (6 cylinders), 1958 Bristol 406 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Zastava 132 (107 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 16 more horse power than 1958 Bristol 406. (91 HP @ 4700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1975 Zastava 132 should accelerate faster than 1958 Bristol 406. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Bristol 406 weights approximately 165 kg more than 1975 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, 1958 Bristol 406 (174 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 32 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Zastava 132. (142 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1958 Bristol 406 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Zastava 132.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 Bristol 406 | 1975 Zastava 132 | |
| Make | Bristol | Zastava |
| Model | 406 | 132 |
| Year Released | 1958 | 1975 |
| Engine Size | 2216 cc | 1756 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 91 HP | 107 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4700 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 174 Nm | 142 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1260 kg | 1095 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 4410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2560 mm |
