1985 AC Cobra vs. 1981 Zastava 132
To start off, 1985 AC Cobra is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Zastava 132. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Zastava 132 would be higher. At 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1985 AC Cobra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 AC Cobra (223 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 117 more horse power than 1981 Zastava 132. (106 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1985 AC Cobra should accelerate faster than 1981 Zastava 132. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Zastava 132 weights approximately 15 kg more than 1985 AC Cobra.
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, 1985 AC Cobra (407 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 265 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Zastava 132. (142 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1985 AC Cobra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Zastava 132.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 AC Cobra | 1981 Zastava 132 | |
| Make | AC | Zastava |
| Model | Cobra | 132 |
| Year Released | 1985 | 1981 |
| Engine Size | 4942 cc | 1756 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 223 HP | 106 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 407 Nm | 142 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1080 kg | 1095 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4210 mm | 4410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2300 mm | 2560 mm |
