1979 Citroen CX vs. 1980 Zastava 132

To start off, 1980 Zastava 132 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Citroen CX. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Citroen CX would be higher. At 1,994 cc (4 cylinders), 1979 Citroen CX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Citroen CX (107 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1980 Zastava 132. (106 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 Citroen CX should accelerate faster than 1980 Zastava 132. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Citroen CX weights approximately 295 kg more than 1980 Zastava 132. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 1980 Zastava 132 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1980 Zastava 132. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1979 Citroen CX, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1979 Citroen CX (166 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 23 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Zastava 132. (143 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1979 Citroen CX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Zastava 132.

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