1971 Rover 2000 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 Rover 2000. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Rover 2000 would be higher. At 1,978 cc (4 cylinders), 1971 Rover 2000 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 106 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Rover 2000 weights approximately 200 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, 1971 Rover 2000 (172 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 30 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Zastava 132. (142 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1971 Rover 2000 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Zastava 132.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Rover 2000 | 1978 Zastava 132 | |
| Make | Rover | Zastava |
| Model | 2000 | 132 |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1978 |
| Engine Size | 1978 cc | 1756 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 106 HP | 106 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 172 Nm | 142 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1295 kg | 1095 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4550 mm | 4410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2560 mm |
