1981 Porsche 928 vs. 1963 ZAZ Jalta
To start off, 1981 Porsche 928 is newer by 18 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 4,472 cc (8 cylinders), 1981 Porsche 928 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Porsche 928 (238 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 215 more horse power than 1963 ZAZ Jalta. (23 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1981 Porsche 928 should accelerate faster than 1963 ZAZ Jalta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Porsche 928 weights approximately 850 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, 1981 Porsche 928 (356 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 312 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 ZAZ Jalta. (44 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1981 Porsche 928 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 ZAZ Jalta.
Compare all specifications:
| 1981 Porsche 928 | 1963 ZAZ Jalta | |
| Make | Porsche | ZAZ |
| Model | 928 | Jalta |
| Year Released | 1981 | 1963 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 4472 cc | 748 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 238 HP | 23 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 356 Nm | 44 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 95 mm | 72 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1450 kg | 600 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 3340 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1410 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2030 mm |
