1948 Austin A 40 vs. 1963 ZAZ Jalta
To start off, 1963 ZAZ Jalta is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1948 Austin A 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1948 Austin A 40 would be higher. At 1,200 cc (4 cylinders), 1948 Austin A 40 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1948 Austin A 40 (38 HP @ 4300 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 1963 ZAZ Jalta. (23 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1948 Austin A 40 should accelerate faster than 1963 ZAZ Jalta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1948 Austin A 40 weights approximately 370 kg more than 1963 ZAZ Jalta. 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, 1948 Austin A 40 (80 Nm @ 2300 RPM) has 36 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 ZAZ Jalta. (44 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1948 Austin A 40 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 ZAZ Jalta.
Compare all specifications:
1948 Austin A 40 | 1963 ZAZ Jalta | |
Make | Austin | ZAZ |
Model | A 40 | Jalta |
Year Released | 1948 | 1963 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 1200 cc | 748 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 38 HP | 23 HP |
Engine RPM | 4300 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 80 Nm | 44 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 65.5 mm | 72 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 970 kg | 600 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3890 mm | 3340 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1410 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1620 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2030 mm |