1956 Austin A 90 vs. 1990 Opel Senator
To start off, 1990 Opel Senator is newer by 34 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Austin A 90. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Austin A 90 would be higher. At 2,969 cc (6 cylinders), 1990 Opel Senator is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Opel Senator (202 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 117 more horse power than 1956 Austin A 90. (85 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Opel Senator should accelerate faster than 1956 Austin A 90. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Opel Senator weights approximately 250 kg more than 1956 Austin A 90. 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, 1990 Opel Senator (275 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 107 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Austin A 90. (168 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1990 Opel Senator will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Austin A 90.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Austin A 90 | 1990 Opel Senator | |
| Make | Austin | Opel |
| Model | A 90 | Senator |
| Year Released | 1956 | 1990 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2639 cc | 2969 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 202 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 168 Nm | 275 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1320 kg | 1570 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 4850 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1620 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2740 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 75 L |
