1958 Austin A 40 vs. 1970 Opel Record
To start off, 1970 Opel Record is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Austin A 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Austin A 40 would be higher. At 1,492 cc (4 cylinders), 1970 Opel Record is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Opel Record (59 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 1958 Austin A 40. (35 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Opel Record should accelerate faster than 1958 Austin A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Opel Record weights approximately 264 kg more than 1958 Austin A 40. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1970 Opel Record (105 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 37 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Austin A 40. (68 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1970 Opel Record will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Austin A 40.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 Austin A 40 | 1970 Opel Record | |
| Make | Austin | Opel |
| Model | A 40 | Record |
| Year Released | 1958 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 948 cc | 1492 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 35 HP | 59 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 68 Nm | 105 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 761 kg | 1025 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3670 mm | 4560 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1520 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2130 mm | 2670 mm |
