1948 Austin A 40 vs. 1975 Zastava 1300
To start off, 1975 Zastava 1300 is newer by 27 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 1,295 cc (4 cylinders), 1975 Zastava 1300 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Zastava 1300 (59 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 1948 Austin A 40. (38 HP @ 4300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1975 Zastava 1300 should accelerate faster than 1948 Austin A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1948 Austin A 40 weights approximately 10 kg more than 1975 Zastava 1300.
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, 1975 Zastava 1300 (94 Nm @ 3100 RPM) has 14 more torque (in Nm) than 1948 Austin A 40. (80 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 1975 Zastava 1300 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1948 Austin A 40.
Compare all specifications:
| 1948 Austin A 40 | 1975 Zastava 1300 | |
| Make | Austin | Zastava |
| Model | A 40 | 1300 |
| Year Released | 1948 | 1975 |
| Engine Size | 1200 cc | 1295 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 38 HP | 59 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4300 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 80 Nm | 94 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 3100 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 970 kg | 960 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3890 mm | 4040 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1550 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1620 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2430 mm |
