1963 Austin A 90 vs. 1987 Opel Senator
To start off, 1987 Opel Senator is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Austin A 90. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Austin A 90 would be higher. At 2,969 cc (6 cylinders), 1987 Opel Senator is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Opel Senator (178 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 58 more horse power than 1963 Austin A 90. (120 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1987 Opel Senator should accelerate faster than 1963 Austin A 90. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Austin A 90 weights approximately 34 kg more than 1987 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, 1987 Opel Senator (240 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 19 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Austin A 90. (221 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 1987 Opel Senator will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Austin A 90. 1987 Opel Senator has automatic transmission and 1963 Austin A 90 has manual transmission. 1963 Austin A 90 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1987 Opel Senator will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1963 Austin A 90 | 1987 Opel Senator | |
Make | Austin | Opel |
Model | A 90 | Senator |
Year Released | 1963 | 1987 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2912 cc | 2969 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 120 HP | 178 HP |
Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 221 Nm | 240 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1570 kg | 1536 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4850 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2690 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 70 L |