1952 Austin A 40 vs. 1985 Opel Kadett
To start off, 1985 Opel Kadett is newer by 33 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1952 Austin A 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1952 Austin A 40 would be higher. At 1,199 cc (4 cylinders), 1952 Austin A 40 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Opel Kadett (59 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 1952 Austin A 40. (41 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1985 Opel Kadett should accelerate faster than 1952 Austin A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1952 Austin A 40 weights approximately 226 kg more than 1985 Opel Kadett.
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, 1985 Opel Kadett (88 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 9 more torque (in Nm) than 1952 Austin A 40. (79 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1985 Opel Kadett will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1952 Austin A 40.
Compare all specifications:
| 1952 Austin A 40 | 1985 Opel Kadett | |
| Make | Austin | Opel |
| Model | A 40 | Kadett |
| Year Released | 1952 | 1985 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1199 cc | 1196 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 41 HP | 59 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 79 Nm | 88 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 65.5 mm | 79 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 89 mm | 61 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.2:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Top Speed | 113 km/hour | 140 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1000 kg | 774 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4060 mm | 4110 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1590 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2530 mm |
