1948 Austin A 90 vs. 1966 ZAZ Jalta
To start off, 1966 ZAZ Jalta is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1948 Austin A 90. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1948 Austin A 90 would be higher. At 2,660 cc (4 cylinders), 1948 Austin A 90 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1948 Austin A 90 (87 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 60 more horse power than 1966 ZAZ Jalta. (27 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1948 Austin A 90 should accelerate faster than 1966 ZAZ Jalta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1948 Austin A 90 weights approximately 730 kg more than 1966 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 90 (190 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 138 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 ZAZ Jalta. (52 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1948 Austin A 90 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 ZAZ Jalta.
Compare all specifications:
| 1948 Austin A 90 | 1966 ZAZ Jalta | |
| Make | Austin | ZAZ |
| Model | A 90 | Jalta |
| Year Released | 1948 | 1966 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 2660 cc | 887 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 87 HP | 27 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 190 Nm | 52 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87.3 mm | 72 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 111.1 mm | 54.5 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1360 kg | 630 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4520 mm | 3340 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1410 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2030 mm |
