1989 Pontiac Bonneville vs. 1978 Zastava 132

To start off, 1989 Pontiac Bonneville is newer by 11 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 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 1989 Pontiac Bonneville is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Pontiac Bonneville (148 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 42 more horse power than 1978 Zastava 132. (106 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1989 Pontiac Bonneville should accelerate faster than 1978 Zastava 132. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Pontiac Bonneville weights approximately 405 kg more than 1978 Zastava 132. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 1978 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 1978 Zastava 132. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1989 Pontiac Bonneville, 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, 1989 Pontiac Bonneville (271 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 129 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Zastava 132. (142 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1989 Pontiac Bonneville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Zastava 132. 1989 Pontiac Bonneville has automatic transmission and 1978 Zastava 132 has manual transmission. 1978 Zastava 132 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1989 Pontiac Bonneville will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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