1949 Morris Minor vs. 2003 Vauxhall Omega
To start off, 2003 Vauxhall Omega is newer by 54 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1949 Morris Minor. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1949 Morris Minor would be higher. At 2,198 cc (4 cylinders), 2003 Vauxhall Omega is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Vauxhall Omega (142 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 115 more horse power than 1949 Morris Minor. (27 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Vauxhall Omega should accelerate faster than 1949 Morris Minor. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Vauxhall Omega weights approximately 875 kg more than 1949 Morris Minor. 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, 2003 Vauxhall Omega (209 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 156 more torque (in Nm) than 1949 Morris Minor. (53 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2003 Vauxhall Omega will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1949 Morris Minor.
Compare all specifications:
| 1949 Morris Minor | 2003 Vauxhall Omega | |
| Make | Morris | Vauxhall |
| Model | Minor | Omega |
| Year Released | 1949 | 2003 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 916 cc | 2198 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 27 HP | 142 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 53 Nm | 209 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 790 kg | 1665 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3770 mm | 4900 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2190 mm | 2740 mm |
