1954 Austin A 90 vs. 1980 Opel Ascona
To start off, 1980 Opel Ascona is newer by 26 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, 1954 Austin A 90 (85 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 1980 Opel Ascona. (57 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1954 Austin A 90 should accelerate faster than 1980 Opel Ascona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Austin A 90 weights approximately 310 kg more than 1980 Opel Ascona. 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. Let's talk about torque, 1954 Austin A 90 (168 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 58 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Opel Ascona. (110 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1954 Austin A 90 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Opel Ascona.
Compare all specifications:
| 1954 Austin A 90 | 1980 Opel Ascona | |
| Make | Austin | Opel |
| Model | A 90 | Ascona |
| Year Released | 1954 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2639 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 57 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 168 Nm | 110 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1320 kg | 1010 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 4330 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1620 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2610 mm |
