1999 Jaguar Vanden Plas vs. 1981 Zastava 132

To start off, 1999 Jaguar Vanden Plas is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Zastava 132. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Zastava 132 would be higher. At 3,996 cc (8 cylinders), 1999 Jaguar Vanden Plas is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Jaguar Vanden Plas (290 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 184 more horse power than 1981 Zastava 132. (106 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Jaguar Vanden Plas should accelerate faster than 1981 Zastava 132. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Jaguar Vanden Plas weights approximately 705 kg more than 1981 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, 1999 Jaguar Vanden Plas (394 Nm) has 252 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Zastava 132. (142 Nm). This means 1999 Jaguar Vanden Plas will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Zastava 132. 1999 Jaguar Vanden Plas has automatic transmission and 1981 Zastava 132 has manual transmission. 1981 Zastava 132 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1999 Jaguar Vanden Plas will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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