1981 Seat Ronda vs. 1981 Zastava 132
To start off, both 1981 Seat Ronda and 1981 Zastava 132 were released in the same year (1981). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,756 cc (4 cylinders), 1981 Zastava 132 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Zastava 132 (106 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 53 more horse power than 1981 Seat Ronda. (53 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1981 Zastava 132 should accelerate faster than 1981 Seat Ronda. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Zastava 132 weights approximately 145 kg more than 1981 Seat Ronda. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1981 Zastava 132 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1981 Zastava 132. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1981 Seat Ronda, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 Zastava 132 (142 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 44 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Seat Ronda. (98 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 1981 Zastava 132 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Seat Ronda.
Compare all specifications:
| 1981 Seat Ronda | 1981 Zastava 132 | |
| Make | Seat | Zastava |
| Model | Ronda | 132 |
| Year Released | 1981 | 1981 |
| Engine Size | 1714 cc | 1756 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 53 HP | 106 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 98 Nm | 142 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 950 kg | 1095 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4020 mm | 4410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2560 mm |
