1959 Austin A 40 vs. 2010 Opel Antara
To start off, 2010 Opel Antara is newer by 51 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 1,990 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Opel Antara is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Opel Antara (148 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 114 more horse power than 1959 Austin A 40. (34 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Opel Antara should accelerate faster than 1959 Austin A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Opel Antara weights approximately 1095 kg more than 1959 Austin A 40. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2010 Opel Antara is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1959 Austin A 40. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Opel Antara will offer significantly more control. 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, 2010 Opel Antara (320 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 252 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Austin A 40. (68 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2010 Opel Antara 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 | 2010 Opel Antara | |
| Make | Austin | Opel |
| Model | A 40 | Antara |
| Year Released | 1959 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 997 cc | 1990 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 34 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 68 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 62.9 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.3:1 | 17.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 760 kg | 1855 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3670 mm | 4580 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1520 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1710 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2130 mm | 2710 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 26 L | 65 L |
