1950 Austin A 40 vs. 1978 Opel Senator
To start off, 1978 Opel Senator is newer by 28 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 2,969 cc (6 cylinders), 1978 Opel Senator is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Opel Senator (170 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 121 more horse power than 1950 Austin A 40. (49 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Opel Senator should accelerate faster than 1950 Austin A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Opel Senator weights approximately 374 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, 1978 Opel Senator (248 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 164 more torque (in Nm) than 1950 Austin A 40. (84 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1978 Opel Senator 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 | 1978 Opel Senator | |
Make | Austin | Opel |
Model | A 40 | Senator |
Year Released | 1950 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1200 cc | 2969 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 49 HP | 170 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 84 Nm | 248 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 65.5 mm | 95.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 89 mm | 69.8 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 7.2:1 | 6.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 966 kg | 1340 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4060 mm | 4820 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2740 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 70 L |