1960 Abarth 600 vs. 1963 ZAZ Jalta
To start off, 1963 ZAZ Jalta is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Abarth 600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Abarth 600 would be higher. At 748 cc (4 cylinders), 1963 ZAZ Jalta is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1960 Abarth 600 (40 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 1963 ZAZ Jalta. (23 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1960 Abarth 600 should accelerate faster than 1963 ZAZ Jalta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 ZAZ Jalta weights approximately 15 kg more than 1960 Abarth 600.
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, 1960 Abarth 600 (54 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 ZAZ Jalta. (44 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1960 Abarth 600 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 ZAZ Jalta.
Compare all specifications:
| 1960 Abarth 600 | 1963 ZAZ Jalta | |
| Make | Abarth | ZAZ |
| Model | 600 | Jalta |
| Year Released | 1960 | 1963 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Rear |
| Engine Size | 745 cc | 748 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 40 HP | 23 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 54 Nm | 44 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 61 mm | 72 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 585 kg | 600 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3300 mm | 3340 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1390 mm | 1410 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2030 mm |
