1965 Riley Kestrel vs. 1978 Zastava 132
To start off, 1978 Zastava 132 is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Riley Kestrel. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Riley Kestrel would be higher. At 1,756 cc (4 cylinders), 1978 Zastava 132 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Zastava 132 (106 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 53 more horse power than 1965 Riley Kestrel. (53 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Zastava 132 should accelerate faster than 1965 Riley Kestrel. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Zastava 132 weights approximately 210 kg more than 1965 Riley Kestrel. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1978 Zastava 132 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1978 Zastava 132. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1965 Riley Kestrel, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1978 Zastava 132 (142 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 58 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Riley Kestrel. (84 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1978 Zastava 132 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Riley Kestrel.
Compare all specifications:
1965 Riley Kestrel | 1978 Zastava 132 | |
Make | Riley | Zastava |
Model | Kestrel | 132 |
Year Released | 1965 | 1978 |
Engine Size | 1098 cc | 1756 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 53 HP | 106 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 84 Nm | 142 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 885 kg | 1095 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3730 mm | 4410 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1650 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2380 mm | 2560 mm |