1979 Daihatsu Charmant vs. 1979 Zastava 132
To start off, both 1979 Daihatsu Charmant and 1979 Zastava 132 were released in the same year (1979). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,754 cc (4 cylinders), 1979 Zastava 132 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Zastava 132 (106 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 53 more horse power than 1979 Daihatsu Charmant. (53 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Zastava 132 should accelerate faster than 1979 Daihatsu Charmant. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Zastava 132 weights approximately 305 kg more than 1979 Daihatsu Charmant. 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 59 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Daihatsu Charmant. (83 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1979 Zastava 132 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Daihatsu Charmant.
Compare all specifications:
1979 Daihatsu Charmant | 1979 Zastava 132 | |
Make | Daihatsu | Zastava |
Model | Charmant | 132 |
Year Released | 1979 | 1979 |
Engine Size | 1164 cc | 1754 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 53 HP | 106 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 83 Nm | 142 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 790 kg | 1095 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 4410 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1650 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2340 mm | 2560 mm |