1993 Mazda MX-5 Miata vs. 1975 Zastava 132
To start off, 1993 Mazda MX-5 Miata is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Zastava 132. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Zastava 132 would be higher. At 1,839 cc (4 cylinders), 1993 Mazda MX-5 Miata is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Mazda MX-5 Miata (129 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 22 more horse power than 1975 Zastava 132. (107 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 Mazda MX-5 Miata should accelerate faster than 1975 Zastava 132. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Zastava 132 weights approximately 112 kg more than 1993 Mazda MX-5 Miata.
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, 1993 Mazda MX-5 Miata (155 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 13 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Zastava 132. (142 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1993 Mazda MX-5 Miata will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Zastava 132.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 Mazda MX-5 Miata | 1975 Zastava 132 | |
| Make | Mazda | Zastava |
| Model | MX-5 Miata | 132 |
| Year Released | 1993 | 1975 |
| Engine Size | 1839 cc | 1756 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 129 HP | 107 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 155 Nm | 142 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 983 kg | 1095 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3960 mm | 4410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1240 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2270 mm | 2560 mm |
