1957 Austin A 35 vs. 1966 ZAZ 966
To start off, 1966 ZAZ 966 is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Austin A 35. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Austin A 35 would be higher. At 948 cc (4 cylinders), 1957 Austin A 35 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1957 Austin A 35 (34 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 1966 ZAZ 966. (27 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1957 Austin A 35 should accelerate faster than 1966 ZAZ 966. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 ZAZ 966 weights approximately 54 kg more than 1957 Austin A 35.
Let's talk about torque, 1957 Austin A 35 (68 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 16 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 ZAZ 966. (52 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1957 Austin A 35 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 ZAZ 966.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Austin A 35 | 1966 ZAZ 966 | |
| Make | Austin | ZAZ |
| Model | A 35 | 966 |
| Year Released | 1957 | 1966 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 948 cc | 887 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 34 HP | 27 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 68 Nm | 52 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 62.9 mm | 72 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 54.5 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 690 kg | 744 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3470 mm | 3740 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1410 mm | 1540 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2030 mm | 2170 mm |
