1955 Austin A 135 vs. 2000 Vauxhall Omega
To start off, 2000 Vauxhall Omega is newer by 45 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Austin A 135. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Austin A 135 would be higher. At 3,993 cc (6 cylinders), 1955 Austin A 135 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Vauxhall Omega (142 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 1955 Austin A 135. (118 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Vauxhall Omega should accelerate faster than 1955 Austin A 135. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1955 Austin A 135 weights approximately 575 kg more than 2000 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, 1955 Austin A 135 (251 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 42 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Vauxhall Omega. (209 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1955 Austin A 135 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Vauxhall Omega.
Compare all specifications:
| 1955 Austin A 135 | 2000 Vauxhall Omega | |
| Make | Austin | Vauxhall |
| Model | A 135 | Omega |
| Year Released | 1955 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3993 cc | 2196 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 118 HP | 142 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 251 Nm | 209 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 2180 kg | 1605 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5470 mm | 4900 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3360 mm | 2740 mm |
