1952 Austin-Healey 100 vs. 1974 Zastava 1300
To start off, 1974 Zastava 1300 is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1952 Austin-Healey 100. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1952 Austin-Healey 100 would be higher. At 2,660 cc (4 cylinders), 1952 Austin-Healey 100 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1952 Austin-Healey 100 (89 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 1974 Zastava 1300. (59 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1952 Austin-Healey 100 should accelerate faster than 1974 Zastava 1300. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Zastava 1300 weights approximately 15 kg more than 1952 Austin-Healey 100.
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, 1952 Austin-Healey 100 (144 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 51 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Zastava 1300. (93 Nm @ 3100 RPM). This means 1952 Austin-Healey 100 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Zastava 1300.
Compare all specifications:
| 1952 Austin-Healey 100 | 1974 Zastava 1300 | |
| Make | Austin-Healey | Zastava |
| Model | 100 | 1300 |
| Year Released | 1952 | 1974 |
| Engine Size | 2660 cc | 1293 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 59 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 144 Nm | 93 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3100 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 945 kg | 960 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3860 mm | 4040 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1550 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2430 mm |
