1969 BMW 1600 vs. 1963 ZAZ Jalta
To start off, 1969 BMW 1600 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 ZAZ Jalta. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 ZAZ Jalta would be higher. At 1,990 cc (4 cylinders), 1969 BMW 1600 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 BMW 1600 (98 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 75 more horse power than 1963 ZAZ Jalta. (23 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1969 BMW 1600 should accelerate faster than 1963 ZAZ Jalta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 BMW 1600 weights approximately 396 kg more than 1963 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, 1969 BMW 1600 (160 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 116 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 ZAZ Jalta. (44 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1969 BMW 1600 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 ZAZ Jalta.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 BMW 1600 | 1963 ZAZ Jalta | |
| Make | BMW | ZAZ |
| Model | 1600 | Jalta |
| Year Released | 1969 | 1963 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1990 cc | 748 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 98 HP | 23 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 160 Nm | 44 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 72 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 996 kg | 600 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 3340 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1410 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2030 mm |
