1954 Austin A 40 vs. 1979 Zastava 750
To start off, 1979 Zastava 750 is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Austin A 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Austin A 40 would be higher. At 1,198 cc (4 cylinders), 1954 Austin A 40 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1954 Austin A 40 (41 HP @ 4300 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 1979 Zastava 750. (30 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1954 Austin A 40 should accelerate faster than 1979 Zastava 750. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Austin A 40 weights approximately 390 kg more than 1979 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, 1954 Austin A 40 (84 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 33 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Zastava 750. (51 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1954 Austin A 40 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Zastava 750.
Compare all specifications:
| 1954 Austin A 40 | 1979 Zastava 750 | |
| Make | Austin | Zastava |
| Model | A 40 | 750 |
| Year Released | 1954 | 1979 |
| Engine Size | 1198 cc | 766 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 41 HP | 30 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4300 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 84 Nm | 51 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1030 kg | 640 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4060 mm | 3300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1390 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1630 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2010 mm |
