1948 Austin A 110 vs. 1978 Opel Senator
To start off, 1978 Opel Senator is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1948 Austin A 110. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1948 Austin A 110 would be higher. At 3,990 cc (6 cylinders), 1948 Austin A 110 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Opel Senator (170 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 46 more horse power than 1948 Austin A 110. (124 HP @ 3700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Opel Senator should accelerate faster than 1948 Austin A 110. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1948 Austin A 110 weights approximately 640 kg more than 1978 Opel Senator.
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, 1948 Austin A 110 (287 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 39 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Opel Senator. (248 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1948 Austin A 110 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Opel Senator.
Compare all specifications:
| 1948 Austin A 110 | 1978 Opel Senator | |
| Make | Austin | Opel |
| Model | A 110 | Senator |
| Year Released | 1948 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3990 cc | 2969 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 124 HP | 170 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3700 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 287 Nm | 248 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87.3 mm | 95.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 111.1 mm | 69.8 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1980 kg | 1340 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4900 mm | 4820 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3040 mm | 2740 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 70 L |
