1975 Maserati Bora vs. 1978 Zastava 132
To start off, 1978 Zastava 132 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Maserati Bora. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Maserati Bora would be higher. At 4,719 cc (8 cylinders), 1975 Maserati Bora is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Maserati Bora (307 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 201 more horse power than 1978 Zastava 132. (106 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1975 Maserati Bora should accelerate faster than 1978 Zastava 132. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Maserati Bora weights approximately 330 kg more than 1978 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, 1975 Maserati Bora (470 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 328 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Zastava 132. (142 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1975 Maserati Bora will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Zastava 132.
Compare all specifications:
| 1975 Maserati Bora | 1978 Zastava 132 | |
| Make | Maserati | Zastava |
| Model | Bora | 132 |
| Year Released | 1975 | 1978 |
| Engine Size | 4719 cc | 1756 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 307 HP | 106 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 470 Nm | 142 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1425 kg | 1095 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 4410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1100 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2560 mm |
