1950 Austin A 90 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 90. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1950 Austin A 90 would be higher. At 2,660 cc (4 cylinders), 1950 Austin A 90 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1950 Austin A 90 (88 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 1978 Zastava 2101. (62 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1950 Austin A 90 should accelerate faster than 1978 Zastava 2101. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1950 Austin A 90 weights approximately 400 kg more than 1978 Zastava 2101. 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 90 (191 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 104 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Zastava 2101. (87 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1950 Austin A 90 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Zastava 2101.
Compare all specifications:
| 1950 Austin A 90 | 1978 Zastava 2101 | |
| Make | Austin | Zastava |
| Model | A 90 | 2101 |
| Year Released | 1950 | 1978 |
| Engine Size | 2660 cc | 1197 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 88 HP | 62 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 191 Nm | 87 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1360 kg | 960 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4080 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2430 mm |
