1997 Tata Estate vs. 1978 Zastava 132
To start off, 1997 Tata Estate is newer by 19 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 1,948 cc (4 cylinders), 1997 Tata Estate is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Zastava 132 (106 HP) has 39 more horse power than 1997 Tata Estate. (67 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Zastava 132 should accelerate faster than 1997 Tata Estate. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Tata Estate weights approximately 545 kg more than 1978 Zastava 132.
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, 1978 Zastava 132 (142 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 24 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Tata Estate. (118 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1978 Zastava 132 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Tata Estate.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 Tata Estate | 1978 Zastava 132 | |
| Make | Tata | Zastava |
| Model | Estate | 132 |
| Year Released | 1997 | 1978 |
| Engine Size | 1948 cc | 1756 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 67 HP | 106 HP |
| Torque | 118 Nm | 142 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1640 kg | 1095 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 4410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1620 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2560 mm |
