1962 Austin A 99 vs. 1980 Opel Commodore
To start off, 1980 Opel Commodore is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Austin A 99. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Austin A 99 would be higher. At 2,912 cc (6 cylinders), 1962 Austin A 99 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Opel Commodore (115 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1962 Austin A 99. (110 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1980 Opel Commodore should accelerate faster than 1962 Austin A 99. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1962 Austin A 99 weights approximately 330 kg more than 1980 Opel Commodore.
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, 1962 Austin A 99 (221 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 42 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Opel Commodore. (179 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1962 Austin A 99 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Opel Commodore.
Compare all specifications:
1962 Austin A 99 | 1980 Opel Commodore | |
Make | Austin | Opel |
Model | A 99 | Commodore |
Year Released | 1962 | 1980 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2912 cc | 2488 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 110 HP | 115 HP |
Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 221 Nm | 179 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 83.4 mm | 87 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 mm | 69.8 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.3:1 | 9.4:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1530 kg | 1200 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4950 mm | 4740 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2670 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 65 L |