1972 Opel Admiral 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 Opel Admiral. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Opel Admiral would be higher. At 2,784 cc (6 cylinders), 1972 Opel Admiral is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Opel Admiral (142 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 36 more horse power than 1980 Zastava 132. (106 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 Opel Admiral should accelerate faster than 1980 Zastava 132. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Opel Admiral weights approximately 380 kg more than 1980 Zastava 132. 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, 1972 Opel Admiral (223 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 80 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Zastava 132. (143 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1972 Opel Admiral will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Zastava 132.
Compare all specifications:
1972 Opel Admiral | 1980 Zastava 132 | |
Make | Opel | Zastava |
Model | Admiral | 132 |
Year Released | 1972 | 1980 |
Engine Size | 2784 cc | 1756 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 142 HP | 106 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 223 Nm | 143 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1475 kg | 1095 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 4410 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1650 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2560 mm |