1973 Honda 1300 vs. 1977 Zastava 132

To start off, 1977 Zastava 132 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Honda 1300. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Honda 1300 would be higher. At 1,756 cc (4 cylinders), 1977 Zastava 132 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Zastava 132 (106 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 1973 Honda 1300. (81 HP @ 7000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1977 Zastava 132 should accelerate faster than 1973 Honda 1300. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Zastava 132 weights approximately 200 kg more than 1973 Honda 1300. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 1977 Zastava 132 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1977 Zastava 132. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1973 Honda 1300, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1977 Zastava 132 (142 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 37 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Honda 1300. (105 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1977 Zastava 132 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Honda 1300.

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