1983 Nissan Leopard vs. 1978 Zastava 132
To start off, 1983 Nissan Leopard is newer by 5 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 1,770 cc (4 cylinders), 1983 Nissan Leopard is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Zastava 132 (106 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 1983 Nissan Leopard. (97 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Zastava 132 should accelerate faster than 1983 Nissan Leopard. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Nissan Leopard weights approximately 10 kg more than 1978 Zastava 132.
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, 1983 Nissan Leopard (147 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Zastava 132. (142 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1983 Nissan Leopard will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Zastava 132.
Compare all specifications:
1983 Nissan Leopard | 1978 Zastava 132 | |
Make | Nissan | Zastava |
Model | Leopard | 132 |
Year Released | 1983 | 1978 |
Engine Size | 1770 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 | 142 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1105 kg | 1095 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 4410 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1650 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2560 mm |