1990 Buick Roadmaster vs. 1979 Zastava 132
To start off, 1990 Buick Roadmaster is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Zastava 132. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Zastava 132 would be higher. At 5,002 cc (8 cylinders), 1990 Buick Roadmaster is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Buick Roadmaster (168 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 62 more horse power than 1979 Zastava 132. (106 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Buick Roadmaster should accelerate faster than 1979 Zastava 132. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Buick Roadmaster weights approximately 905 kg more than 1979 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, 1990 Buick Roadmaster (346 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 204 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Zastava 132. (142 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1990 Buick Roadmaster will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Zastava 132. 1990 Buick Roadmaster has automatic transmission and 1979 Zastava 132 has manual transmission. 1979 Zastava 132 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1990 Buick Roadmaster will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Buick Roadmaster | 1979 Zastava 132 | |
| Make | Buick | Zastava |
| Model | Roadmaster | 132 |
| Year Released | 1990 | 1979 |
| Engine Size | 5002 cc | 1754 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 168 HP | 106 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 346 Nm | 142 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 2000 kg | 1095 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5540 mm | 4410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2560 mm |
