1979 Opel Ascona vs. 1975 Zastava 132
To start off, 1979 Opel Ascona is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Zastava 132. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Zastava 132 would be higher. At 2,408 cc (4 cylinders), 1979 Opel Ascona is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Opel Ascona (142 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 35 more horse power than 1975 Zastava 132. (107 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 Opel Ascona should accelerate faster than 1975 Zastava 132. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Zastava 132 weights approximately 13 kg more than 1979 Opel Ascona.
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 Opel Ascona (210 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 68 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Zastava 132. (142 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1979 Opel Ascona will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Zastava 132.
Compare all specifications:
1979 Opel Ascona | 1975 Zastava 132 | |
Make | Opel | Zastava |
Model | Ascona | 132 |
Year Released | 1979 | 1975 |
Engine Size | 2408 cc | 1756 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 142 HP | 107 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 210 Nm | 142 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1082 kg | 1095 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4330 mm | 4410 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1650 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2560 mm |