1987 Vauxhall Astra vs. 1987 Zastava Yugo
To start off, both 1987 Vauxhall Astra and 1987 Zastava Yugo were released in the same year (1987). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 1987 Vauxhall Astra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Vauxhall Astra (123 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 53 more horse power than 1987 Zastava Yugo. (70 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1987 Vauxhall Astra should accelerate faster than 1987 Zastava Yugo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Vauxhall Astra weights approximately 10 kg more than 1987 Zastava Yugo. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear 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, 1987 Vauxhall Astra (180 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 72 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Zastava Yugo. (108 Nm @ 2900 RPM). This means 1987 Vauxhall Astra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Zastava Yugo.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 Vauxhall Astra | 1987 Zastava Yugo | |
| Make | Vauxhall | Zastava |
| Model | Astra | Yugo |
| Year Released | 1987 | 1987 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1998 cc | 1372 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 123 HP | 70 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 180 Nm | 108 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 2900 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 960 kg | 950 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4000 mm | 3940 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2510 mm |
