1951 Austin A 70 vs. 1983 Opel Senator
To start off, 1983 Opel Senator is newer by 32 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Austin A 70. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Austin A 70 would be higher. At 2,198 cc (4 cylinders), 1951 Austin A 70 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Opel Senator (114 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 48 more horse power than 1951 Austin A 70. (66 HP @ 3700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1983 Opel Senator should accelerate faster than 1951 Austin A 70. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Opel Senator weights approximately 40 kg more than 1951 Austin A 70. 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, 1983 Opel Senator (186 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 29 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Austin A 70. (157 Nm @ 1700 RPM). This means 1983 Opel Senator will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1951 Austin A 70.
Compare all specifications:
1951 Austin A 70 | 1983 Opel Senator | |
Make | Austin | Opel |
Model | A 70 | Senator |
Year Released | 1951 | 1983 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2198 cc | 2197 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 66 HP | 114 HP |
Engine RPM | 3700 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 157 Nm | 186 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1700 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 79.4 mm | 95.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 111.1 mm | 77.5 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 6.8:1 | 9.4:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1280 kg | 1320 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4260 mm | 4820 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1670 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2690 mm |