1950 Austin A 40 vs. 1977 Zastava 750
To start off, 1977 Zastava 750 is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1950 Austin A 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1950 Austin A 40 would be higher. At 1,200 cc (4 cylinders), 1950 Austin A 40 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1950 Austin A 40 (49 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 1977 Zastava 750. (30 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1950 Austin A 40 should accelerate faster than 1977 Zastava 750. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1950 Austin A 40 weights approximately 326 kg more than 1977 Zastava 750. 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, 1950 Austin A 40 (84 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 33 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Zastava 750. (51 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1950 Austin A 40 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Zastava 750.
Compare all specifications:
1950 Austin A 40 | 1977 Zastava 750 | |
Make | Austin | Zastava |
Model | A 40 | 750 |
Year Released | 1950 | 1977 |
Engine Size | 1200 cc | 767 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 49 HP | 30 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 84 Nm | 51 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 966 kg | 640 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4060 mm | 3300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1390 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2010 mm |