1954 Austin A vs. 2000 Opel Omega
To start off, 2000 Opel Omega is newer by 46 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Austin A. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Austin A would be higher. At 3,992 cc (6 cylinders), 1954 Austin A is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Opel Omega (142 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 1954 Austin A. (130 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Opel Omega should accelerate faster than 1954 Austin A. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Austin A weights approximately 242 kg more than 2000 Opel 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, 1954 Austin A (287 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 77 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Opel Omega. (210 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1954 Austin A will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Opel Omega.
Compare all specifications:
| 1954 Austin A | 2000 Opel Omega | |
| Make | Austin | Opel |
| Model | A | Omega |
| Year Released | 1954 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3992 cc | 2198 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 130 HP | 142 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 287 Nm | 210 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87.3 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 | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1975 kg | 1733 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 4900 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1680 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3040 mm | 2850 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 75 L |
