1954 Austin A 135 vs. 1962 Opel Kadett
To start off, 1962 Opel Kadett is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Austin A 135. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Austin A 135 would be higher. At 3,992 cc (6 cylinders), 1954 Austin A 135 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1954 Austin A 135 (125 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 78 more horse power than 1962 Opel Kadett. (47 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1954 Austin A 135 should accelerate faster than 1962 Opel Kadett. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Austin A 135 weights approximately 1255 kg more than 1962 Opel Kadett. 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, 1954 Austin A 135 (288 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 218 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Opel Kadett. (70 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1954 Austin A 135 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Opel Kadett.
Compare all specifications:
| 1954 Austin A 135 | 1962 Opel Kadett | |
| Make | Austin | Opel |
| Model | A 135 | Kadett |
| Year Released | 1954 | 1962 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3992 cc | 993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 125 HP | 47 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 288 Nm | 70 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1955 kg | 700 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 3930 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1480 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2330 mm |
