1948 Austin A 90 vs. 1985 Opel Senator
To start off, 1985 Opel Senator is newer by 37 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1948 Austin A 90. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1948 Austin A 90 would be higher. At 2,660 cc (4 cylinders), 1948 Austin A 90 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Opel Senator (114 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 1948 Austin A 90. (87 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1985 Opel Senator should accelerate faster than 1948 Austin A 90. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1948 Austin A 90 weights approximately 34 kg more than 1985 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 90 (190 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Opel Senator. (186 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1948 Austin A 90 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Opel Senator.
Compare all specifications:
1948 Austin A 90 | 1985 Opel Senator | |
Make | Austin | Opel |
Model | A 90 | Senator |
Year Released | 1948 | 1985 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2660 cc | 2197 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 87 HP | 114 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 190 Nm | 186 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 87.3 mm | 95 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 111.1 mm | 77.5 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 7.5:1 | 9.4:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1360 kg | 1326 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4520 mm | 4820 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2690 mm |