1955 Austin A 55 vs. 1967 Zastava 1500
To start off, 1967 Zastava 1500 is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Austin A 55. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Austin A 55 would be higher. At 1,489 cc (4 cylinders), 1955 Austin A 55 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Zastava 1500 (53 HP) has 2 more horse power than 1955 Austin A 55. (51 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1967 Zastava 1500 should accelerate faster than 1955 Austin A 55. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1955 Austin A 55 weights approximately 75 kg more than 1967 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, 1955 Austin A 55 (110 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 17 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Zastava 1500. (93 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1955 Austin A 55 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Zastava 1500.
Compare all specifications:
| 1955 Austin A 55 | 1967 Zastava 1500 | |
| Make | Austin | Zastava |
| Model | A 55 | 1500 |
| Year Released | 1955 | 1967 |
| Engine Size | 1489 cc | 1295 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 51 HP | 53 HP |
| Torque | 110 Nm | 93 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1055 kg | 980 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4250 mm | 4040 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1550 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2430 mm |
