1950 Austin A 40 vs. 1979 Opel Kadett
To start off, 1979 Opel Kadett is newer by 29 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 1,198 cc (4 cylinders), 1950 Austin A 40 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1950 Austin A 40 (49 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 1979 Opel Kadett. (47 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1950 Austin A 40 should accelerate faster than 1979 Opel Kadett. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1950 Austin A 40 weights approximately 200 kg more than 1979 Opel Kadett. 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, 1950 Austin A 40 (83 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 12 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Opel Kadett. (71 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1950 Austin A 40 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Opel Kadett.
Compare all specifications:
1950 Austin A 40 | 1979 Opel Kadett | |
Make | Austin | Opel |
Model | A 40 | Kadett |
Year Released | 1950 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1198 cc | 993 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 49 HP | 47 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 83 Nm | 71 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 65.5 mm | 72.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 89 mm | 61 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 990 kg | 790 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4060 mm | 3900 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1590 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2640 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 43 L |