1947 Austin 16 vs. 1979 Zastava 132
To start off, 1979 Zastava 132 is newer by 32 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1947 Austin 16. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1947 Austin 16 would be higher. At 2,200 cc (4 cylinders), 1947 Austin 16 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Zastava 132 (106 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 43 more horse power than 1947 Austin 16. (63 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Zastava 132 should accelerate faster than 1947 Austin 16. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1947 Austin 16 weights approximately 185 kg more than 1979 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, 1947 Austin 16 (146 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Zastava 132. (142 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1947 Austin 16 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Zastava 132.
Compare all specifications:
| 1947 Austin 16 | 1979 Zastava 132 | |
| Make | Austin | Zastava |
| Model | 16 | 132 |
| Year Released | 1947 | 1979 |
| Engine Size | 2200 cc | 1754 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 63 HP | 106 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 146 Nm | 142 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1280 kg | 1095 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 4410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1680 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2560 mm |
