1980 Fiat 126 vs. 1977 Zastava 132
To start off, 1980 Fiat 126 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Zastava 132. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Zastava 132 would be higher. At 1,756 cc (4 cylinders), 1977 Zastava 132 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Zastava 132 (106 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 82 more horse power than 1980 Fiat 126. (24 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1977 Zastava 132 should accelerate faster than 1980 Fiat 126. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Zastava 132 weights approximately 510 kg more than 1980 Fiat 126. 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, 1977 Zastava 132 (142 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 100 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Fiat 126. (42 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1977 Zastava 132 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Fiat 126.
Compare all specifications:
1980 Fiat 126 | 1977 Zastava 132 | |
Make | Fiat | Zastava |
Model | 126 | 132 |
Year Released | 1980 | 1977 |
Engine Size | 652 cc | 1756 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 24 HP | 106 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 42 Nm | 142 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 585 kg | 1095 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3130 mm | 4410 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1390 mm | 1650 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 1850 mm | 2560 mm |