1965 Austin A 40 vs. 1967 Opel Kadett
To start off, 1967 Opel Kadett is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Austin A 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Austin A 40 would be higher. At 1,897 cc (4 cylinders), 1967 Opel Kadett is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Opel Kadett (90 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 43 more horse power than 1965 Austin A 40. (47 HP @ 5100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1967 Opel Kadett should accelerate faster than 1965 Austin A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Opel Kadett weights approximately 70 kg more than 1965 Austin A 40. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1967 Opel Kadett (147 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 66 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Austin A 40. (81 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1967 Opel Kadett will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Austin A 40.
Compare all specifications:
| 1965 Austin A 40 | 1967 Opel Kadett | |
| Make | Austin | Opel |
| Model | A 40 | Kadett |
| Year Released | 1965 | 1967 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1098 cc | 1897 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 90 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5100 RPM | 5100 RPM |
| Torque | 81 Nm | 147 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 64.6 mm | 93 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 83.7 mm | 69.8 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 760 kg | 830 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3690 mm | 4190 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1520 mm | 1590 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2220 mm | 2400 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 29 L | 44 L |
