1951 Austin A 110 vs. 1990 Opel Lotus Omega
To start off, 1990 Opel Lotus Omega is newer by 39 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Austin A 110. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Austin A 110 would be higher. At 3,992 cc (6 cylinders), 1951 Austin A 110 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Opel Lotus Omega (377 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 247 more horse power than 1951 Austin A 110. (130 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Opel Lotus Omega should accelerate faster than 1951 Austin A 110. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1951 Austin A 110 weights approximately 312 kg more than 1990 Opel Lotus Omega.
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, 1990 Opel Lotus Omega (568 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 281 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Austin A 110. (287 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1990 Opel Lotus Omega will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1951 Austin A 110.
Compare all specifications:
| 1951 Austin A 110 | 1990 Opel Lotus Omega | |
| Make | Austin | Opel |
| Model | A 110 | Lotus Omega |
| Year Released | 1951 | 1990 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3992 cc | 3615 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 130 HP | 377 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 287 Nm | 568 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87.3 mm | 95 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 111.1 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 6.8:1 | 8.2:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1975 kg | 1663 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 4690 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1940 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3040 mm | 2740 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 75 L |
