1968 Austin A 60 vs. 1968 ZAZ 966
To start off, both 1968 Austin A 60 and 1968 ZAZ 966 were released in the same year (1968). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,622 cc (4 cylinders), 1968 Austin A 60 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Austin A 60 (60 HP) has 33 more horse power than 1968 ZAZ 966. (27 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Austin A 60 should accelerate faster than 1968 ZAZ 966. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Austin A 60 weights approximately 382 kg more than 1968 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, 1968 Austin A 60 (122 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 70 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 ZAZ 966. (52 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1968 Austin A 60 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 ZAZ 966.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Austin A 60 | 1968 ZAZ 966 | |
| Make | Austin | ZAZ |
| Model | A 60 | 966 |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1622 cc | 887 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 60 HP | 27 HP |
| Torque | 122 Nm | 52 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 76.2 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 | 1122 kg | 740 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 3740 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1540 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2170 mm |
