1962 Lancia Appia vs. 1979 Zastava 132
To start off, 1979 Zastava 132 is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Lancia Appia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Lancia Appia would be higher. At 1,754 cc (4 cylinders), 1979 Zastava 132 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Zastava 132 (106 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 54 more horse power than 1962 Lancia Appia. (52 HP @ 4900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Zastava 132 should accelerate faster than 1962 Lancia Appia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Zastava 132 weights approximately 145 kg more than 1962 Lancia Appia. 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, 1979 Zastava 132 (142 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 55 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Lancia Appia. (87 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1979 Zastava 132 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Lancia Appia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1962 Lancia Appia | 1979 Zastava 132 | |
| Make | Lancia | Zastava |
| Model | Appia | 132 |
| Year Released | 1962 | 1979 |
| Engine Size | 1090 cc | 1754 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 52 HP | 106 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4900 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 87 Nm | 142 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 950 kg | 1095 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4160 mm | 4410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1520 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2560 mm |
