1959 Fiat 1800 vs. 1981 Zastava 132
To start off, 1981 Zastava 132 is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Fiat 1800. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Fiat 1800 would be higher. At 1,796 cc (6 cylinders), 1959 Fiat 1800 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Zastava 132 (106 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 31 more horse power than 1959 Fiat 1800. (75 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1981 Zastava 132 should accelerate faster than 1959 Fiat 1800. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Fiat 1800 weights approximately 120 kg more than 1981 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, 1981 Zastava 132 (142 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 15 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Fiat 1800. (127 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1981 Zastava 132 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Fiat 1800.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Fiat 1800 | 1981 Zastava 132 | |
| Make | Fiat | Zastava |
| Model | 1800 | 132 |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1981 |
| Engine Size | 1796 cc | 1756 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 75 HP | 106 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 127 Nm | 142 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1215 kg | 1095 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 4410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2560 mm |
