1967 Riley 4 vs. 1978 Zastava 132
To start off, 1978 Zastava 132 is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Riley 4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Riley 4 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 39 more horse power than 1967 Riley 4. (67 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Zastava 132 should accelerate faster than 1967 Riley 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Riley 4 weights approximately 53 kg more than 1978 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, 1978 Zastava 132 (142 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 22 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Riley 4. (120 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1978 Zastava 132 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Riley 4.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 Riley 4 | 1978 Zastava 132 | |
| Make | Riley | Zastava |
| Model | 4 | 132 |
| Year Released | 1967 | 1978 |
| Engine Size | 1622 cc | 1756 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 67 HP | 106 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 120 Nm | 142 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1148 kg | 1095 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4540 mm | 4410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2560 mm |
