1951 Austin A 70 vs. 1979 Oldsmobile Omega
To start off, 1979 Oldsmobile Omega is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Austin A 70. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Austin A 70 would be higher. At 2,474 cc (4 cylinders), 1979 Oldsmobile Omega is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Oldsmobile Omega (89 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 1951 Austin A 70. (66 HP @ 3700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Oldsmobile Omega should accelerate faster than 1951 Austin A 70. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1951 Austin A 70 weights approximately 150 kg more than 1979 Oldsmobile Omega.
Because 1951 Austin A 70 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1951 Austin A 70. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1979 Oldsmobile Omega, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1979 Oldsmobile Omega (183 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 26 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Austin A 70. (157 Nm @ 1700 RPM). This means 1979 Oldsmobile Omega will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1951 Austin A 70.
Compare all specifications:
| 1951 Austin A 70 | 1979 Oldsmobile Omega | |
| Make | Austin | Oldsmobile |
| Model | A 70 | Omega |
| Year Released | 1951 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2198 cc | 2474 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 66 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3700 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 157 Nm | 183 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1700 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1280 kg | 1130 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4260 mm | 4610 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1670 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2670 mm |
