1964 Austin A 90 vs. 1976 Opel Commodore
To start off, 1976 Opel Commodore is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Austin A 90. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Austin A 90 would be higher. At 2,912 cc (6 cylinders), 1964 Austin A 90 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Opel Commodore (141 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 1964 Austin A 90. (120 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1976 Opel Commodore should accelerate faster than 1964 Austin A 90. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1964 Austin A 90 weights approximately 287 kg more than 1976 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, 1964 Austin A 90 (221 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Opel Commodore. (216 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1964 Austin A 90 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Opel Commodore.
Compare all specifications:
| 1964 Austin A 90 | 1976 Opel Commodore | |
| Make | Austin | Opel |
| Model | A 90 | Commodore |
| Year Released | 1964 | 1976 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2912 cc | 2783 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 120 HP | 141 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 221 Nm | 216 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83.4 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 mm | 69.8 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.3:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1572 kg | 1285 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4620 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2670 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 40 L |
