1952 Austin A 40 vs. 1989 Opel Omega
To start off, 1989 Opel Omega is newer by 37 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1952 Austin A 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1952 Austin A 40 would be higher. At 1,796 cc (4 cylinders), 1989 Opel Omega is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Opel Omega (89 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 48 more horse power than 1952 Austin A 40. (41 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Opel Omega should accelerate faster than 1952 Austin A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Opel Omega weights approximately 200 kg more than 1952 Austin A 40. 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, 1989 Opel Omega (151 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 72 more torque (in Nm) than 1952 Austin A 40. (79 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1989 Opel Omega will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1952 Austin A 40.
Compare all specifications:
| 1952 Austin A 40 | 1989 Opel Omega | |
| Make | Austin | Opel |
| Model | A 40 | Omega |
| Year Released | 1952 | 1989 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1199 cc | 1796 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 41 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 79 Nm | 151 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1000 kg | 1200 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4060 mm | 4740 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1590 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2740 mm |
