1960 Austin A 55 vs. 1968 Opel GT
To start off, 1968 Opel GT is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Austin A 55. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Austin A 55 would be higher. At 1,489 cc (4 cylinders), 1960 Austin A 55 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Opel GT (58 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 1960 Austin A 55. (51 HP @ 4350 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Opel GT should accelerate faster than 1960 Austin A 55. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 Austin A 55 weights approximately 252 kg more than 1968 Opel GT.
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, 1960 Austin A 55 (111 Nm @ 2100 RPM) has 24 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Opel GT. (87 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1960 Austin A 55 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Opel GT.
Compare all specifications:
| 1960 Austin A 55 | 1968 Opel GT | |
| Make | Austin | Opel |
| Model | A 55 | GT |
| Year Released | 1960 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1489 cc | 1078 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 51 HP | 58 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4350 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 111 Nm | 87 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2100 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1122 kg | 870 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 4120 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1590 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1230 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2440 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 44 L |
