1955 Austin A 30 vs. 1978 Opel Kadett
To start off, 1978 Opel Kadett is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Austin A 30. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Austin A 30 would be higher. At 992 cc (4 cylinders), 1978 Opel Kadett is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Opel Kadett (47 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 1955 Austin A 30. (28 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Opel Kadett should accelerate faster than 1955 Austin A 30. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Opel Kadett weights approximately 140 kg more than 1955 Austin A 30. 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, 1978 Opel Kadett (71 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 17 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Austin A 30. (54 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1978 Opel Kadett will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Austin A 30.
Compare all specifications:
1955 Austin A 30 | 1978 Opel Kadett | |
Make | Austin | Opel |
Model | A 30 | Kadett |
Year Released | 1955 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 802 cc | 992 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 28 HP | 47 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 54 Nm | 71 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 58 mm | 72 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 76 mm | 61 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 7.2:1 | 8.8:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 680 kg | 820 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3470 mm | 3900 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1410 mm | 1590 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2030 mm | 2520 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 48 L | 43 L |