1963 Austin A 99 vs. 1983 Opel Senator
To start off, 1983 Opel Senator is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Austin A 99. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Austin A 99 would be higher. At 2,912 cc (6 cylinders), 1963 Austin A 99 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Opel Senator (134 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 1963 Austin A 99. (107 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1983 Opel Senator should accelerate faster than 1963 Austin A 99. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Austin A 99 weights approximately 156 kg more than 1983 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, 1963 Austin A 99 (224 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 35 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Opel Senator. (189 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 1963 Austin A 99 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Opel Senator.
Compare all specifications:
1963 Austin A 99 | 1983 Opel Senator | |
Make | Austin | Opel |
Model | A 99 | Senator |
Year Released | 1963 | 1983 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2912 cc | 2490 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 107 HP | 134 HP |
Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 224 Nm | 189 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 83.4 mm | 87 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 mm | 69.8 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.3:1 | 9.2:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1530 kg | 1374 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4820 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2690 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 40 L |