1951 Austin A 70 vs. 2003 Opel Omega
To start off, 2003 Opel Omega is newer by 52 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. Both 1951 Austin A 70 and 2003 Opel Omega are equipped with a 2,198 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Opel Omega (142 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 76 more horse power than 1951 Austin A 70. (66 HP @ 3700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Opel Omega should accelerate faster than 1951 Austin A 70. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Opel Omega weights approximately 385 kg more than 1951 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, 2003 Opel Omega (209 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 52 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Austin A 70. (157 Nm @ 1700 RPM). This means 2003 Opel 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 | 2003 Opel Omega | |
| Make | Austin | Opel |
| Model | A 70 | Omega |
| Year Released | 1951 | 2003 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2198 cc | 2198 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 66 HP | 142 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3700 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 157 Nm | 209 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1700 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 79.4 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 111.1 mm | 94.6 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1280 kg | 1665 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4260 mm | 4900 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1670 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2740 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 56 L | 75 L |
