1956 Austin A 40 vs. 1973 Zastava 1300
To start off, 1973 Zastava 1300 is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Austin A 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Austin A 40 would be higher. At 1,295 cc (4 cylinders), 1973 Zastava 1300 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Zastava 1300 (53 HP) has 12 more horse power than 1956 Austin A 40. (41 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1973 Zastava 1300 should accelerate faster than 1956 Austin A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Austin A 40 weights approximately 46 kg more than 1973 Zastava 1300.
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, 1973 Zastava 1300 (93 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 14 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Austin A 40. (79 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1973 Zastava 1300 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Austin A 40.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Austin A 40 | 1973 Zastava 1300 | |
| Make | Austin | Zastava |
| Model | A 40 | 1300 |
| Year Released | 1956 | 1973 |
| Engine Size | 1200 cc | 1295 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 41 HP | 53 HP |
| Torque | 79 Nm | 93 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1030 kg | 984 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 |
