1959 Austin A 55 vs. 1970 ZAZ 966
To start off, 1970 ZAZ 966 is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Austin A 55. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Austin A 55 would be higher. At 1,489 cc (4 cylinders), 1959 Austin A 55 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Austin A 55 (54 HP @ 4350 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 1970 ZAZ 966. (27 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Austin A 55 should accelerate faster than 1970 ZAZ 966. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Austin A 55 weights approximately 380 kg more than 1970 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 55 (68 Nm) has 16 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 ZAZ 966. (52 Nm). This means 1959 Austin A 55 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 ZAZ 966.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Austin A 55 | 1970 ZAZ 966 | |
| Make | Austin | ZAZ |
| Model | A 55 | 966 |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1489 cc | 887 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 54 HP | 27 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4350 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 68 Nm | 52 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 73 mm | 72 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 mm | 54.5 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1120 kg | 740 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 3740 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1540 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2170 mm |
