1954 Austin A 40 vs. 1969 Opel Rekord
To start off, 1969 Opel Rekord is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Austin A 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Austin A 40 would be higher. At 1,897 cc (4 cylinders), 1969 Opel Rekord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Opel Rekord (96 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 55 more horse power than 1954 Austin A 40. (41 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1969 Opel Rekord should accelerate faster than 1954 Austin A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Opel Rekord weights approximately 59 kg more than 1954 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.
Compare all specifications:
1954 Austin A 40 | 1969 Opel Rekord | |
Make | Austin | Opel |
Model | A 40 | Rekord |
Year Released | 1954 | 1969 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1200 cc | 1897 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 41 HP | 96 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 65.5 mm | 93 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 89 mm | 69.8 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1026 kg | 1085 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4130 mm | 4580 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2680 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 70 L |