1950 Austin A 40 vs. 1977 Opel Monza
To start off, 1977 Opel Monza is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1950 Austin A 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1950 Austin A 40 would be higher. At 2,968 cc (6 cylinders), 1977 Opel Monza is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Opel Monza (180 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 131 more horse power than 1950 Austin A 40. (49 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1977 Opel Monza should accelerate faster than 1950 Austin A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Opel Monza weights approximately 431 kg more than 1950 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, 1977 Opel Monza (248 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 164 more torque (in Nm) than 1950 Austin A 40. (84 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1977 Opel Monza will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1950 Austin A 40.
Compare all specifications:
1950 Austin A 40 | 1977 Opel Monza | |
Make | Austin | Opel |
Model | A 40 | Monza |
Year Released | 1950 | 1977 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1200 cc | 2968 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 49 HP | 180 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 84 Nm | 248 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 65.5 mm | 95 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 89 mm | 69.8 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 7.2:1 | 9.4:1 |
Top Speed | 127 km/hour | 210 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 966 kg | 1397 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4060 mm | 4730 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2640 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 50 L |