1965 Buick Riviera vs. 1979 Zastava 132
To start off, 1979 Zastava 132 is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Buick Riviera. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Buick Riviera would be higher. At 6,966 cc (8 cylinders), 1965 Buick Riviera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Buick Riviera (288 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 182 more horse power than 1979 Zastava 132. (106 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1965 Buick Riviera should accelerate faster than 1979 Zastava 132. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Buick Riviera weights approximately 801 kg more than 1979 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, 1965 Buick Riviera (603 Nm) has 461 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Zastava 132. (142 Nm). This means 1965 Buick Riviera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Zastava 132. 1965 Buick Riviera has automatic transmission and 1979 Zastava 132 has manual transmission. 1979 Zastava 132 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1965 Buick Riviera will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1965 Buick Riviera | 1979 Zastava 132 | |
| Make | Buick | Zastava |
| Model | Riviera | 132 |
| Year Released | 1965 | 1979 |
| Engine Size | 6966 cc | 1754 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 288 HP | 106 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 603 Nm | 142 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1896 kg | 1095 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5370 mm | 4410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2560 mm |
