1954 Austin A 55 vs. 1975 Opel Kadett
To start off, 1975 Opel Kadett is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Austin A 55. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Austin A 55 would be higher. At 1,897 cc (4 cylinders), 1975 Opel Kadett is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Opel Kadett (98 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 47 more horse power than 1954 Austin A 55. (51 HP @ 4250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1975 Opel Kadett should accelerate faster than 1954 Austin A 55. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Austin A 55 weights approximately 225 kg more than 1975 Opel Kadett.
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, 1975 Opel Kadett (148 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 38 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Austin A 55. (110 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1975 Opel Kadett will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Austin A 55.
Compare all specifications:
1954 Austin A 55 | 1975 Opel Kadett | |
Make | Austin | Opel |
Model | A 55 | Kadett |
Year Released | 1954 | 1975 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1489 cc | 1897 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 51 HP | 98 HP |
Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 110 Nm | 148 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1055 kg | 830 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4250 mm | 4130 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1590 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1290 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2520 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 43 L |