1972 Plymouth Valiant vs. 1979 Zastava 132
To start off, 1979 Zastava 132 is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Plymouth Valiant. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Plymouth Valiant would be higher. At 3,678 cc (6 cylinders), 1972 Plymouth Valiant is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Plymouth Valiant (109 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 1979 Zastava 132. (106 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 Plymouth Valiant should accelerate faster than 1979 Zastava 132. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Plymouth Valiant weights approximately 215 kg more than 1979 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 Plymouth Valiant (251 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 109 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Zastava 132. (142 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1972 Plymouth Valiant will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Zastava 132.
Compare all specifications:
1972 Plymouth Valiant | 1979 Zastava 132 | |
Make | Plymouth | Zastava |
Model | Valiant | 132 |
Year Released | 1972 | 1979 |
Engine Size | 3678 cc | 1754 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 109 HP | 106 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 251 Nm | 142 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1310 kg | 1095 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 4410 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1650 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2560 mm |