1981 De Tomaso Deauville vs. 1978 Zastava 132
To start off, 1981 De Tomaso Deauville is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Zastava 132. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Zastava 132 would be higher. At 5,762 cc (8 cylinders), 1981 De Tomaso Deauville is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 De Tomaso Deauville (296 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 190 more horse power than 1978 Zastava 132. (106 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1981 De Tomaso Deauville should accelerate faster than 1978 Zastava 132. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 De Tomaso Deauville weights approximately 845 kg more than 1978 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, 1981 De Tomaso Deauville (450 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 308 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Zastava 132. (142 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1981 De Tomaso Deauville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Zastava 132. 1981 De Tomaso Deauville 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. 1981 De Tomaso Deauville will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1981 De Tomaso Deauville | 1978 Zastava 132 | |
| Make | De Tomaso | Zastava |
| Model | Deauville | 132 |
| Year Released | 1981 | 1978 |
| Engine Size | 5762 cc | 1756 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 296 HP | 106 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 450 Nm | 142 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1940 kg | 1095 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4890 mm | 4410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2560 mm |
