1952 Austin A 90 vs. 1977 Opel Commodore
To start off, 1977 Opel Commodore is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1952 Austin A 90. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1952 Austin A 90 would be higher. At 2,784 cc (6 cylinders), 1977 Opel Commodore is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Opel Commodore (141 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 54 more horse power than 1952 Austin A 90. (87 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1977 Opel Commodore should accelerate faster than 1952 Austin A 90. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1952 Austin A 90 weights approximately 105 kg more than 1977 Opel Commodore.
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, 1977 Opel Commodore (217 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 27 more torque (in Nm) than 1952 Austin A 90. (190 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1977 Opel Commodore will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1952 Austin A 90.
Compare all specifications:
1952 Austin A 90 | 1977 Opel Commodore | |
Make | Austin | Opel |
Model | A 90 | Commodore |
Year Released | 1952 | 1977 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2660 cc | 2784 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 87 HP | 141 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 190 Nm | 217 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1390 kg | 1285 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4520 mm | 4620 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2670 mm |