1950 Austin A 40 vs. 1978 Zastava 2101
To start off, 1978 Zastava 2101 is newer by 28 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, 1978 Zastava 2101 (62 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 1950 Austin A 40. (49 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Zastava 2101 should accelerate faster than 1950 Austin A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1950 Austin A 40 weights approximately 6 kg more than 1978 Zastava 2101.
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, 1978 Zastava 2101 (87 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 1950 Austin A 40. (84 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1978 Zastava 2101 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1950 Austin A 40.
Compare all specifications:
1950 Austin A 40 | 1978 Zastava 2101 | |
Make | Austin | Zastava |
Model | A 40 | 2101 |
Year Released | 1950 | 1978 |
Engine Size | 1200 cc | 1197 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 49 HP | 62 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 84 Nm | 87 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 966 kg | 960 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4060 mm | 4080 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2430 mm |