1959 Austin A 40 vs. 1971 Opel Kadett
To start off, 1971 Opel Kadett is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Austin A 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Austin A 40 would be higher. At 1,077 cc (4 cylinders), 1971 Opel Kadett is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Opel Kadett (44 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 1959 Austin A 40. (34 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1971 Opel Kadett should accelerate faster than 1959 Austin A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Austin A 40 weights approximately 5 kg more than 1971 Opel Kadett.
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, 1971 Opel Kadett (74 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Austin A 40. (68 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1971 Opel Kadett will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Austin A 40.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Austin A 40 | 1971 Opel Kadett | |
Make | Austin | Opel |
Model | A 40 | Kadett |
Year Released | 1959 | 1971 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 997 cc | 1077 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 34 HP | 44 HP |
Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 68 Nm | 74 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 760 kg | 755 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3670 mm | 4190 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1520 mm | 1590 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2130 mm | 2430 mm |