1960 Abarth 850 vs. 1967 ZAZ Jalta
To start off, 1967 ZAZ Jalta is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Abarth 850. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Abarth 850 would be higher. At 887 cc (4 cylinders), 1967 ZAZ Jalta is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1960 Abarth 850 (51 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 1967 ZAZ Jalta. (27 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1960 Abarth 850 should accelerate faster than 1967 ZAZ Jalta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 ZAZ Jalta weights approximately 60 kg more than 1960 Abarth 850.
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 850 (70 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 18 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 ZAZ Jalta. (52 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1960 Abarth 850 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 ZAZ Jalta.
Compare all specifications:
| 1960 Abarth 850 | 1967 ZAZ Jalta | |
| Make | Abarth | ZAZ |
| Model | 850 | Jalta |
| Year Released | 1960 | 1967 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Rear |
| Engine Size | 850 cc | 887 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 51 HP | 27 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 70 Nm | 52 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 62.5 mm | 72 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 69 mm | 54.5 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 570 kg | 630 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3600 mm | 3340 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1360 mm | 1410 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2030 mm |
