1983 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight vs. 1960 ZAZ Jalta
To start off, 1983 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 ZAZ Jalta. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 ZAZ Jalta would be higher. At 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 1983 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight (108 HP @ 3400 RPM) has 85 more horse power than 1960 ZAZ Jalta. (23 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1983 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight should accelerate faster than 1960 ZAZ Jalta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight weights approximately 1025 kg more than 1960 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, 1983 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight (251 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 207 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 ZAZ Jalta. (44 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1983 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 ZAZ Jalta.
Compare all specifications:
| 1983 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight | 1960 ZAZ Jalta | |
| Make | Oldsmobile | ZAZ |
| Model | Eighty-Eight | Jalta |
| Year Released | 1983 | 1960 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 3791 cc | 746 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 23 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 251 Nm | 44 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1625 kg | 600 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5550 mm | 3340 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1410 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2960 mm | 2030 mm |
