1962 ZAZ Jalta vs. 2008 BMW 118
To start off, 2008 BMW 118 is newer by 46 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 ZAZ Jalta. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 ZAZ Jalta would be higher. At 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 BMW 118 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 BMW 118 (141 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 118 more horse power than 1962 ZAZ Jalta. (23 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 BMW 118 should accelerate faster than 1962 ZAZ Jalta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 BMW 118 weights approximately 785 kg more than 1962 ZAZ Jalta. 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, 2008 BMW 118 (300 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 256 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 ZAZ Jalta. (44 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2008 BMW 118 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 ZAZ Jalta.
Compare all specifications:
| 1962 ZAZ Jalta | 2008 BMW 118 | |
| Make | ZAZ | BMW |
| Model | Jalta | 118 |
| Year Released | 1962 | 2008 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 748 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 23 HP | 141 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 44 Nm | 300 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 600 kg | 1385 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3340 mm | 4250 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1410 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2030 mm | 2670 mm |
