1954 Austin A 90 vs. 1967 Opel Kadett
To start off, 1967 Opel Kadett is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Austin A 90. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Austin A 90 would be higher. At 2,639 cc (6 cylinders), 1954 Austin A 90 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Opel Kadett (90 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1954 Austin A 90. (85 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1967 Opel Kadett should accelerate faster than 1954 Austin A 90. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Austin A 90 weights approximately 490 kg more than 1967 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, 1954 Austin A 90 (168 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 21 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Opel Kadett. (147 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1954 Austin A 90 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Opel Kadett.
Compare all specifications:
1954 Austin A 90 | 1967 Opel Kadett | |
Make | Austin | Opel |
Model | A 90 | Kadett |
Year Released | 1954 | 1967 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2639 cc | 1897 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 85 HP | 90 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5100 RPM |
Torque | 168 Nm | 147 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1320 kg | 830 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 4190 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1590 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1620 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2400 mm |