1957 Austin A 40 vs. 2002 Opel Agila
To start off, 2002 Opel Agila is newer by 45 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Austin A 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Austin A 40 would be higher. At 1,489 cc (4 cylinders), 1957 Austin A 40 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Opel Agila (58 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 1957 Austin A 40. (49 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Opel Agila should accelerate faster than 1957 Austin A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Austin A 40 weights approximately 35 kg more than 2002 Opel Agila.
Because 1957 Austin A 40 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1957 Austin A 40. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2002 Opel Agila, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1957 Austin A 40 (100 Nm @ 2100 RPM) has 11 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Opel Agila. (89 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1957 Austin A 40 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Opel Agila.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Austin A 40 | 2002 Opel Agila | |
| Make | Austin | Opel |
| Model | A 40 | Agila |
| Year Released | 1957 | 2002 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1489 cc | 998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 49 HP | 58 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 100 Nm | 89 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2100 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1050 kg | 1015 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4130 mm | 3510 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1700 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2370 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 44 L |
