1953 Buick 40 vs. 2002 Vauxhall Omega
To start off, 2002 Vauxhall Omega is newer by 49 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Buick 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Buick 40 would be higher. At 4,315 cc (8 cylinders), 1953 Buick 40 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Vauxhall Omega (148 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 1953 Buick 40. (123 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Vauxhall Omega should accelerate faster than 1953 Buick 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1953 Buick 40 weights approximately 5 kg more than 2002 Vauxhall 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, 2002 Vauxhall Omega (306 Nm @ 1700 RPM) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Buick 40. (304 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2002 Vauxhall Omega will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 Buick 40.
Compare all specifications:
| 1953 Buick 40 | 2002 Vauxhall Omega | |
| Make | Buick | Vauxhall |
| Model | 40 | Omega |
| Year Released | 1953 | 2002 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4315 cc | 2496 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 123 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 304 Nm | 306 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 1700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1665 kg | 1660 kg |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1790 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3090 mm | 2740 mm |
