1949 Austin A 40 vs. 1996 Opel Omega
To start off, 1996 Opel Omega is newer by 47 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1949 Austin A 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1949 Austin A 40 would be higher. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 1996 Opel Omega is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Opel Omega (114 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 76 more horse power than 1949 Austin A 40. (38 HP @ 4300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Opel Omega should accelerate faster than 1949 Austin A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Opel Omega weights approximately 460 kg more than 1949 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, 1996 Opel Omega (178 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 98 more torque (in Nm) than 1949 Austin A 40. (80 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 1996 Opel Omega will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1949 Austin A 40.
Compare all specifications:
| 1949 Austin A 40 | 1996 Opel Omega | |
| Make | Austin | Opel |
| Model | A 40 | Omega |
| Year Released | 1949 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1198 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 38 HP | 114 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4300 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 80 Nm | 178 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 65.5 mm | 86.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 89 mm | 86 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 970 kg | 1430 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3890 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1620 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2740 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 48 L | 60 L |
