1992 Aston Martin Virage vs. 1979 Zastava 132
To start off, 1992 Aston Martin Virage is newer by 13 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 5,338 cc (8 cylinders), 1992 Aston Martin Virage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Aston Martin Virage (344 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 238 more horse power than 1979 Zastava 132. (106 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1992 Aston Martin Virage should accelerate faster than 1979 Zastava 132. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Aston Martin Virage 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, 1992 Aston Martin Virage (450 Nm @ 3700 RPM) has 308 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Zastava 132. (142 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1992 Aston Martin Virage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Zastava 132. 1992 Aston Martin Virage 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. 1992 Aston Martin Virage will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1992 Aston Martin Virage | 1979 Zastava 132 | |
Make | Aston Martin | Zastava |
Model | Virage | 132 |
Year Released | 1992 | 1979 |
Engine Size | 5338 cc | 1754 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 344 HP | 106 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 450 Nm | 142 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 2000 kg | 1095 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4750 mm | 4410 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1650 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1430 mm |