1952 Austin A 90 vs. 1980 Opel Commodore
To start off, 1980 Opel Commodore is newer by 28 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 2,660 cc (4 cylinders), 1952 Austin A 90 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Opel Commodore (115 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 1952 Austin A 90. (87 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1980 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 190 kg more than 1980 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, 1952 Austin A 90 (190 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 11 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Opel Commodore. (179 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1952 Austin A 90 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Opel Commodore.
Compare all specifications:
1952 Austin A 90 | 1980 Opel Commodore | |
Make | Austin | Opel |
Model | A 90 | Commodore |
Year Released | 1952 | 1980 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2660 cc | 2488 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 87 HP | 115 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 190 Nm | 179 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1390 kg | 1200 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4520 mm | 4740 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2670 mm |