1959 Austin A 40 vs. 1969 ZAZ 966
To start off, 1969 ZAZ 966 is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Austin A 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Austin A 40 would be higher. At 997 cc (4 cylinders), 1959 Austin A 40 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Austin A 40 (34 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 1969 ZAZ 966. (27 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Austin A 40 should accelerate faster than 1969 ZAZ 966. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Austin A 40 weights approximately 20 kg more than 1969 ZAZ 966. 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, 1959 Austin A 40 (68 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 16 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 ZAZ 966. (52 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1959 Austin A 40 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 ZAZ 966.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Austin A 40 | 1969 ZAZ 966 | |
| Make | Austin | ZAZ |
| Model | A 40 | 966 |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1969 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 997 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 | 72.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 54.5 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 760 kg | 740 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3670 mm | 3740 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1520 mm | 1540 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2130 mm | 2170 mm |
