1971 Porsche 914 vs. 1978 Zastava 132
To start off, 1978 Zastava 132 is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Porsche 914. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Porsche 914 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 27 more horse power than 1971 Porsche 914. (79 HP @ 4900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Zastava 132 should accelerate faster than 1971 Porsche 914. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Zastava 132 weights approximately 170 kg more than 1971 Porsche 914. 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, 1978 Zastava 132 (142 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Porsche 914. (136 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1978 Zastava 132 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Porsche 914.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Porsche 914 | 1978 Zastava 132 | |
| Make | Porsche | Zastava |
| Model | 914 | 132 |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1978 |
| Engine Size | 1679 cc | 1756 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 79 HP | 106 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4900 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 136 Nm | 142 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 925 kg | 1095 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3990 mm | 4410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2560 mm |
