1977 Seat 131 vs. 1979 Zastava 132
To start off, 1979 Zastava 132 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Seat 131. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Seat 131 would be higher. At 1,754 cc (4 cylinders), 1979 Zastava 132 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Zastava 132 (106 HP) has 53 more horse power than 1977 Seat 131. (53 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Zastava 132 should accelerate faster than 1977 Seat 131. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Zastava 132 weights approximately 129 kg more than 1977 Seat 131. 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, 1979 Zastava 132 (142 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 48 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Seat 131. (94 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1979 Zastava 132 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Seat 131.
Compare all specifications:
1977 Seat 131 | 1979 Zastava 132 | |
Make | Seat | Zastava |
Model | 131 | 132 |
Year Released | 1977 | 1979 |
Engine Size | 1297 cc | 1754 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 53 HP | 106 HP |
Torque | 94 Nm | 142 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 966 kg | 1095 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4410 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1650 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2560 mm |