1962 Austin A 99 vs. 1966 ZAZ 966
To start off, 1966 ZAZ 966 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Austin A 99. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Austin A 99 would be higher. At 2,912 cc (6 cylinders), 1962 Austin A 99 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1962 Austin A 99 (110 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 83 more horse power than 1966 ZAZ 966. (27 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1962 Austin A 99 should accelerate faster than 1966 ZAZ 966. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1962 Austin A 99 weights approximately 786 kg more than 1966 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, 1962 Austin A 99 (221 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 169 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 ZAZ 966. (52 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1962 Austin A 99 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 ZAZ 966.
Compare all specifications:
| 1962 Austin A 99 | 1966 ZAZ 966 | |
| Make | Austin | ZAZ |
| Model | A 99 | 966 |
| Year Released | 1962 | 1966 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 2912 cc | 887 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 110 HP | 27 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 221 Nm | 52 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83.4 mm | 72 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 mm | 54.5 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1530 kg | 744 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4950 mm | 3740 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1540 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2170 mm |
