1949 Austin A 40 vs. 1963 Opel Rekord
To start off, 1963 Opel Rekord is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1949 Austin A 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1949 Austin A 40 would be higher. At 1,487 cc (4 cylinders), 1963 Opel Rekord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 Opel Rekord (53 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 1949 Austin A 40. (38 HP @ 4300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1963 Opel Rekord should accelerate faster than 1949 Austin A 40.
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, 1963 Opel Rekord (108 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 28 more torque (in Nm) than 1949 Austin A 40. (80 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 1963 Opel Rekord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1949 Austin A 40.
Compare all specifications:
1949 Austin A 40 | 1963 Opel Rekord | |
Make | Austin | Opel |
Model | A 40 | Rekord |
Year Released | 1949 | 1963 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1198 cc | 1487 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 38 HP | 53 HP |
Engine RPM | 4300 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 80 Nm | 108 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 2600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 65.5 mm | 80 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 89 mm | 74 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 970 kg | 970 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3890 mm | 4520 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1620 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2650 mm |