1950 Austin A135 vs. 1998 Opel Speedster
To start off, 1998 Opel Speedster is newer by 48 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1950 Austin A135. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1950 Austin A135 would be higher. At 3,993 cc (6 cylinders), 1950 Austin A135 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Opel Speedster (198 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 74 more horse power than 1950 Austin A135. (124 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Opel Speedster should accelerate faster than 1950 Austin A135. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1950 Austin A135 weights approximately 1015 kg more than 1998 Opel Speedster.
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 A135 (288 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 38 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Opel Speedster. (250 Nm @ 1950 RPM). This means 1950 Austin A135 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Opel Speedster.
Compare all specifications:
| 1950 Austin A135 | 1998 Opel Speedster | |
| Make | Austin | Opel |
| Model | A135 | Speedster |
| Year Released | 1950 | 1998 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3993 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 124 HP | 198 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 288 Nm | 250 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 1950 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87.4 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 111.1 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 6.8:1 | 8.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2020 kg | 1005 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 3790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1120 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2340 mm |
