1954 Austin A 70 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 70. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Austin A 70 would be higher. At 2,200 cc (4 cylinders), 1954 Austin A 70 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Opel Calibra (115 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 49 more horse power than 1954 Austin A 70. (66 HP @ 3700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Opel Calibra should accelerate faster than 1954 Austin A 70. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Austin A 70 weights approximately 94 kg more than 1995 Opel Calibra.
Let's talk about torque, 1995 Opel Calibra (170 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 13 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Austin A 70. (157 Nm @ 1700 RPM). This means 1995 Opel Calibra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Austin A 70.
Compare all specifications:
| 1954 Austin A 70 | 1995 Opel Calibra | |
| Make | Austin | Opel |
| Model | A 70 | Calibra |
| Year Released | 1954 | 1995 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2200 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 66 HP | 115 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3700 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 157 Nm | 170 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1700 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 79.4 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 111.1 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 6.8:1 | 9.2:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1284 kg | 1190 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4260 mm | 4500 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1670 mm | 1610 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2610 mm |
