1954 Morris Minor vs. 2002 Vauxhall Omega
To start off, 2002 Vauxhall Omega is newer by 48 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Morris Minor. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Morris Minor would be higher. At 2,198 cc (4 cylinders), 2002 Vauxhall Omega is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Vauxhall Omega (142 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 112 more horse power than 1954 Morris Minor. (30 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Vauxhall Omega should accelerate faster than 1954 Morris Minor. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Vauxhall Omega weights approximately 878 kg more than 1954 Morris Minor. 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, 2002 Vauxhall Omega (209 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 155 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Morris Minor. (54 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2002 Vauxhall Omega will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Morris Minor.
Compare all specifications:
| 1954 Morris Minor | 2002 Vauxhall Omega | |
| Make | Morris | Vauxhall |
| Model | Minor | Omega |
| Year Released | 1954 | 2002 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 803 cc | 2198 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 30 HP | 142 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 54 Nm | 209 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 787 kg | 1665 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3770 mm | 4900 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2190 mm | 2740 mm |
