1948 Austin A 90 vs. 2000 Vauxhall Omega
To start off, 2000 Vauxhall Omega is newer by 52 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1948 Austin A 90. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1948 Austin A 90 would be higher. At 2,660 cc (4 cylinders), 1948 Austin A 90 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Vauxhall Omega (134 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 47 more horse power than 1948 Austin A 90. (87 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Vauxhall Omega should accelerate faster than 1948 Austin A 90. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Vauxhall Omega weights approximately 272 kg more than 1948 Austin A 90. 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, 1948 Austin A 90 (190 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Vauxhall Omega. (185 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1948 Austin A 90 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Vauxhall Omega.
Compare all specifications:
| 1948 Austin A 90 | 2000 Vauxhall Omega | |
| Make | Austin | Vauxhall |
| Model | A 90 | Omega |
| Year Released | 1948 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2660 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 87 HP | 134 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 190 Nm | 185 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1360 kg | 1632 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4520 mm | 4900 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2740 mm |
