1973 Fiat 132 vs. 1974 Zastava 1300
To start off, 1974 Zastava 1300 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Fiat 132. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Fiat 132 would be higher. At 1,756 cc (4 cylinders), 1973 Fiat 132 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Fiat 132 (106 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 47 more horse power than 1974 Zastava 1300. (59 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1973 Fiat 132 should accelerate faster than 1974 Zastava 1300. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Fiat 132 weights approximately 110 kg more than 1974 Zastava 1300. 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, 1973 Fiat 132 (135 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 42 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Zastava 1300. (93 Nm @ 3100 RPM). This means 1973 Fiat 132 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Zastava 1300.
Compare all specifications:
1973 Fiat 132 | 1974 Zastava 1300 | |
Make | Fiat | Zastava |
Model | 132 | 1300 |
Year Released | 1973 | 1974 |
Engine Size | 1756 cc | 1293 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 106 HP | 59 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 135 Nm | 93 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 3100 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1070 kg | 960 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4390 mm | 4040 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1550 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2430 mm |