1953 Austin A 40 vs. 1978 Opel Senator
To start off, 1978 Opel Senator is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Austin A 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Austin A 40 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 131 more horse power than 1953 Austin A 40. (49 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Opel Senator should accelerate faster than 1953 Austin A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Opel Senator weights approximately 505 kg more than 1953 Austin A 40. 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 165 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Austin A 40. (83 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1978 Opel Senator will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 Austin A 40.
Compare all specifications:
1953 Austin A 40 | 1978 Opel Senator | |
Make | Austin | Opel |
Model | A 40 | Senator |
Year Released | 1953 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1200 cc | 2969 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 49 HP | 180 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 83 Nm | 248 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 65.5 mm | 95.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 89 mm | 69.8 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 990 kg | 1495 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4050 mm | 4850 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2690 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 44 L |