1957 Austin A 40 vs. 1978 Zastava 750
To start off, 1978 Zastava 750 is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Austin A 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Austin A 40 would be higher. At 1,489 cc (4 cylinders), 1957 Austin A 40 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1957 Austin A 40 (49 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 1978 Zastava 750. (30 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1957 Austin A 40 should accelerate faster than 1978 Zastava 750. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Austin A 40 weights approximately 408 kg more than 1978 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, 1957 Austin A 40 (100 Nm @ 2100 RPM) has 49 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Zastava 750. (51 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1957 Austin A 40 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Zastava 750.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Austin A 40 | 1978 Zastava 750 | |
| Make | Austin | Zastava |
| Model | A 40 | 750 |
| Year Released | 1957 | 1978 |
| Engine Size | 1489 cc | 767 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 49 HP | 30 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 100 Nm | 51 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2100 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1050 kg | 642 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4130 mm | 3300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1390 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2010 mm |
