2001 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1979 Zastava 132

To start off, 2001 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 22 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 5,665 cc (8 cylinders), 2001 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Chevrolet Corvette (385 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 279 more horse power than 1979 Zastava 132. (106 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1979 Zastava 132. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 92 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, 2001 Chevrolet Corvette (522 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 380 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Zastava 132. (142 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2001 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Zastava 132.

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