1972 Fiat 124 vs. 1980 Zastava 132
To start off, 1980 Zastava 132 is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Fiat 124. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Fiat 124 would be higher. Both 1972 Fiat 124 and 1980 Zastava 132 are equipped with a 1,756 cc engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Fiat 124 (116 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 1980 Zastava 132. (106 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 Fiat 124 should accelerate faster than 1980 Zastava 132. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Zastava 132 weights approximately 99 kg more than 1972 Fiat 124.
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, 1972 Fiat 124 (153 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Zastava 132. (143 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1972 Fiat 124 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Zastava 132.
Compare all specifications:
1972 Fiat 124 | 1980 Zastava 132 | |
Make | Fiat | Zastava |
Model | 124 | 132 |
Year Released | 1972 | 1980 |
Engine Size | 1756 cc | 1756 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 116 HP | 106 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 153 Nm | 143 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 996 kg | 1095 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4140 mm | 4410 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1650 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2560 mm |