1978 Fiat 131 vs. 1976 Zastava 132
To start off, 1978 Fiat 131 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Zastava 132. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Zastava 132 would be higher. At 2,444 cc (4 cylinders), 1978 Fiat 131 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Zastava 132 (106 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 31 more horse power than 1978 Fiat 131. (75 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1976 Zastava 132 should accelerate faster than 1978 Fiat 131. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Fiat 131 weights approximately 95 kg more than 1976 Zastava 132.
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, 1978 Fiat 131 (144 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Zastava 132. (142 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1978 Fiat 131 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Zastava 132.
Compare all specifications:
1978 Fiat 131 | 1976 Zastava 132 | |
Make | Fiat | Zastava |
Model | 131 | 132 |
Year Released | 1978 | 1976 |
Engine Size | 2444 cc | 1756 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 75 HP | 106 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 144 Nm | 142 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1190 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 |