1948 Austin A 40 vs. 1987 Opel Senator
To start off, 1987 Opel Senator is newer by 39 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1948 Austin A 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1948 Austin A 40 would be higher. At 2,969 cc (6 cylinders), 1987 Opel Senator is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Opel Senator (178 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 140 more horse power than 1948 Austin A 40. (38 HP @ 4300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1987 Opel Senator should accelerate faster than 1948 Austin A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Opel Senator weights approximately 566 kg more than 1948 Austin A 40. 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, 1987 Opel Senator (240 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 160 more torque (in Nm) than 1948 Austin A 40. (80 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 1987 Opel Senator will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1948 Austin A 40.
Compare all specifications:
| 1948 Austin A 40 | 1987 Opel Senator | |
| Make | Austin | Opel |
| Model | A 40 | Senator |
| Year Released | 1948 | 1987 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1200 cc | 2969 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 38 HP | 178 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4300 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 80 Nm | 240 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 65.5 mm | 95 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 89 mm | 69.8 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 970 kg | 1536 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3890 mm | 4850 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1620 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2690 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 48 L | 70 L |
