1954 Austin A 40 vs. 1981 Zastava 1500
To start off, 1981 Zastava 1500 is newer by 27 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 1,480 cc (4 cylinders), 1981 Zastava 1500 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Zastava 1500 (74 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 33 more horse power than 1954 Austin A 40. (41 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1981 Zastava 1500 should accelerate faster than 1954 Austin A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Austin A 40 weights approximately 70 kg more than 1981 Zastava 1500.
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, 1981 Zastava 1500 (113 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 34 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Austin A 40. (79 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1981 Zastava 1500 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Austin A 40.
Compare all specifications:
1954 Austin A 40 | 1981 Zastava 1500 | |
Make | Austin | Zastava |
Model | A 40 | 1500 |
Year Released | 1954 | 1981 |
Engine Size | 1200 cc | 1480 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 41 HP | 74 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 79 Nm | 113 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1030 kg | 960 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4130 mm | 4040 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1550 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2430 mm |