1978 Zastava 132 vs. 1973 Toyota Corona
To start off, 1978 Zastava 132 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Toyota Corona. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Toyota Corona would be higher. At 1,968 cc (4 cylinders), 1973 Toyota Corona is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Zastava 132 (106 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 1973 Toyota Corona. (89 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1978 Zastava 132 should accelerate faster than 1973 Toyota Corona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Toyota Corona weights approximately 15 kg more than 1978 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, 1973 Toyota Corona (144 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Zastava 132. (142 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1973 Toyota Corona will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Zastava 132. 1973 Toyota Corona has automatic transmission and 1978 Zastava 132 has manual transmission. 1978 Zastava 132 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1973 Toyota Corona will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Zastava 132 | 1973 Toyota Corona | |
| Make | Zastava | Toyota |
| Model | 132 | Corona |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1973 |
| Engine Size | 1756 cc | 1968 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 106 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 142 Nm | 144 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1095 kg | 1110 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 4260 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2510 mm |
