1980 Mitsubishi Debonair vs. 1980 Zastava 132
To start off, both 1980 Mitsubishi Debonair and 1980 Zastava 132 were released in the same year (1980). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,554 cc (4 cylinders), 1980 Mitsubishi Debonair is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Mitsubishi Debonair (111 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1980 Zastava 132. (106 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1980 Mitsubishi Debonair should accelerate faster than 1980 Zastava 132. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Mitsubishi Debonair weights approximately 295 kg more than 1980 Zastava 132. 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, 1980 Mitsubishi Debonair (206 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 63 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Zastava 132. (143 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1980 Mitsubishi Debonair will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Zastava 132. 1980 Mitsubishi Debonair has automatic transmission and 1980 Zastava 132 has manual transmission. 1980 Zastava 132 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1980 Mitsubishi Debonair will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Mitsubishi Debonair | 1980 Zastava 132 | |
| Make | Mitsubishi | Zastava |
| Model | Debonair | 132 |
| Year Released | 1980 | 1980 |
| Engine Size | 2554 cc | 1756 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 111 HP | 106 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 206 Nm | 143 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1390 kg | 1095 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 4410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2560 mm |
