1976 Citroen CX vs. 1976 Zastava 132

To start off, both 1976 Citroen CX and 1976 Zastava 132 were released in the same year (1976). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,347 cc (4 cylinders), 1976 Citroen CX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Citroen CX (115 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 1976 Zastava 132. (106 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Citroen CX should accelerate faster than 1976 Zastava 132. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Citroen CX weights approximately 210 kg more than 1976 Zastava 132. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 1976 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 1976 Zastava 132. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1976 Citroen CX, 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, 1976 Citroen CX (186 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 44 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Zastava 132. (142 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1976 Citroen CX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Zastava 132. 1976 Citroen CX has automatic transmission and 1976 Zastava 132 has manual transmission. 1976 Zastava 132 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1976 Citroen CX will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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