1958 Austin A 95 vs. 1978 Opel Senator
To start off, 1978 Opel Senator is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Austin A 95. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Austin A 95 would be higher. At 2,969 cc (6 cylinders), 1978 Opel Senator is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Opel Senator (170 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 78 more horse power than 1958 Austin A 95. (92 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Opel Senator should accelerate faster than 1958 Austin A 95. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Austin A 95 weights approximately 16 kg more than 1978 Opel Senator.
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 Senator (248 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 72 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Austin A 95. (176 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1978 Opel Senator will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Austin A 95.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 Austin A 95 | 1978 Opel Senator | |
| Make | Austin | Opel |
| Model | A 95 | Senator |
| Year Released | 1958 | 1978 |
| 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 | 92 HP | 170 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 176 Nm | 248 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 79.4 mm | 95.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 mm | 69.8 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.3:1 | 6.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1356 kg | 1340 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4600 mm | 4820 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1580 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2740 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 70 L |
