1966 Austin A 40 vs. 1978 Opel Senator
To start off, 1978 Opel Senator is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Austin A 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Austin A 40 would be higher. At 2,488 cc (6 cylinders), 1978 Opel Senator is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Opel Senator (136 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 89 more horse power than 1966 Austin A 40. (47 HP @ 5100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Opel Senator should accelerate faster than 1966 Austin A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Opel Senator weights approximately 28 kg more than 1966 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, 1978 Opel Senator (186 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 105 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Austin A 40. (81 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1978 Opel Senator will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Austin A 40.
Compare all specifications:
| 1966 Austin A 40 | 1978 Opel Senator | |
| Make | Austin | Opel |
| Model | A 40 | Senator |
| Year Released | 1966 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1098 cc | 2488 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 136 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5100 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 81 Nm | 186 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 64.6 mm | 87 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 83.7 mm | 69.8 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 9.2:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 762 kg | 790 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3690 mm | 4850 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1520 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2220 mm | 2690 mm |
