1981 Nissan Silvia vs. 1980 Zastava 132
To start off, 1981 Nissan Silvia is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Zastava 132. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Zastava 132 would be higher. At 1,769 cc (4 cylinders), 1981 Nissan Silvia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Zastava 132 (106 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 1981 Nissan Silvia. (97 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1980 Zastava 132 should accelerate faster than 1981 Nissan Silvia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Zastava 132 weights approximately 85 kg more than 1981 Nissan Silvia. 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 Nissan Silvia (147 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Zastava 132. (143 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1981 Nissan Silvia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Zastava 132.
Compare all specifications:
| 1981 Nissan Silvia | 1980 Zastava 132 | |
| Make | Nissan | Zastava |
| Model | Silvia | 132 |
| Year Released | 1981 | 1980 |
| Engine Size | 1769 cc | 1756 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 97 HP | 106 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 147 Nm | 143 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1010 kg | 1095 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2560 mm |
