1952 Austin A 70 vs. 1978 Opel Senator
To start off, 1978 Opel Senator is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1952 Austin A 70. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1952 Austin A 70 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 (180 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 114 more horse power than 1952 Austin A 70. (66 HP @ 3700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Opel Senator should accelerate faster than 1952 Austin A 70. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Opel Senator weights approximately 215 kg more than 1952 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, 1978 Opel Senator (248 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 91 more torque (in Nm) than 1952 Austin A 70. (157 Nm @ 1700 RPM). This means 1978 Opel Senator will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1952 Austin A 70.
Compare all specifications:
1952 Austin A 70 | 1978 Opel Senator | |
Make | Austin | Opel |
Model | A 70 | Senator |
Year Released | 1952 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2200 cc | 2969 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 66 HP | 180 HP |
Engine RPM | 3700 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 157 Nm | 248 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1700 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 79.5 mm | 95.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 111.1 mm | 69.8 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 6.8:1 | 9.4:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1280 kg | 1495 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4260 mm | 4850 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1670 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2690 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 56 L | 44 L |