1954 Austin A 40 vs. 1995 Opel Calibra
To start off, 1995 Opel Calibra is newer by 41 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 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 1995 Opel Calibra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Opel Calibra (115 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 74 more horse power than 1954 Austin A 40. (41 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Opel Calibra should accelerate faster than 1954 Austin A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Opel Calibra weights approximately 160 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.
Let's talk about torque, 1995 Opel Calibra (170 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 91 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Austin A 40. (79 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1995 Opel Calibra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Austin A 40.
Compare all specifications:
| 1954 Austin A 40 | 1995 Opel Calibra | |
| Make | Austin | Opel |
| Model | A 40 | Calibra |
| Year Released | 1954 | 1995 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1200 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 41 HP | 115 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 79 Nm | 170 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 65.5 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 89 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.2:1 | 9.2:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1030 kg | 1190 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4130 mm | 4500 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1610 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2610 mm |
