1982 Mercedes-Benz S vs. 1982 Zastava 132
To start off, both 1982 Mercedes-Benz S and 1982 Zastava 132 were released in the same year (1982). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,746 cc (6 cylinders), 1982 Mercedes-Benz S is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Mercedes-Benz S (154 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 48 more horse power than 1982 Zastava 132. (106 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1982 Mercedes-Benz S should accelerate faster than 1982 Zastava 132. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Mercedes-Benz S weights approximately 462 kg more than 1982 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, 1982 Mercedes-Benz S (223 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 81 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Zastava 132. (142 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1982 Mercedes-Benz S will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Zastava 132.
Compare all specifications:
| 1982 Mercedes-Benz S | 1982 Zastava 132 | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Zastava |
| Model | S | 132 |
| Year Released | 1982 | 1982 |
| Engine Size | 2746 cc | 1756 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 154 HP | 106 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 223 Nm | 142 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1560 kg | 1098 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5030 mm | 4410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2560 mm |
