1950 Austin A 70 vs. 1999 Opel Omega
To start off, 1999 Opel Omega is newer by 49 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1950 Austin A 70. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1950 Austin A 70 would be higher. At 2,199 cc (4 cylinders), 1950 Austin A 70 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Opel Omega (100 HP @ 4300 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 1950 Austin A 70. (66 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Opel Omega should accelerate faster than 1950 Austin A 70. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Opel Omega weights approximately 330 kg more than 1950 Austin A 70. 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, 1999 Opel Omega (209 Nm @ 1650 RPM) has 51 more torque (in Nm) than 1950 Austin A 70. (158 Nm @ 1700 RPM). This means 1999 Opel Omega will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1950 Austin A 70.
Compare all specifications:
| 1950 Austin A 70 | 1999 Opel Omega | |
| Make | Austin | Opel |
| Model | A 70 | Omega |
| Year Released | 1950 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2199 cc | 1992 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 66 HP | 100 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Torque | 158 Nm | 209 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1700 RPM | 1650 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 79.4 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 111.1 mm | 90 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1340 kg | 1670 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4260 mm | 4900 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1670 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2740 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 56 L | 75 L |
