1955 Austin A 40 vs. 1968 Opel Olympia
To start off, 1968 Opel Olympia is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Austin A 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Austin A 40 would be higher. At 1,200 cc (4 cylinders), 1955 Austin A 40 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Opel Olympia (59 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 1955 Austin A 40. (41 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Opel Olympia should accelerate faster than 1955 Austin A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1955 Austin A 40 weights approximately 244 kg more than 1968 Opel Olympia.
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, 1968 Opel Olympia (86 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Austin A 40. (79 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1968 Opel Olympia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Austin A 40.
Compare all specifications:
1955 Austin A 40 | 1968 Opel Olympia | |
Make | Austin | Opel |
Model | A 40 | Olympia |
Year Released | 1955 | 1968 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1200 cc | 1078 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 41 HP | 59 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 79 Nm | 86 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 7.2:1 | 9.2:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1030 kg | 786 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4130 mm | 4120 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2420 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 70 L |