1956 Austin A 90 vs. 1988 Opel Omega
To start off, 1988 Opel Omega is newer by 32 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Austin A 90. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Austin A 90 would be higher. At 2,639 cc (6 cylinders), 1956 Austin A 90 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Opel Omega (89 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 1956 Austin A 90. (85 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Opel Omega should accelerate faster than 1956 Austin A 90. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Austin A 90 weights approximately 120 kg more than 1988 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, 1956 Austin A 90 (168 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 16 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Opel Omega. (152 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1956 Austin A 90 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Opel Omega.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Austin A 90 | 1988 Opel Omega | |
| Make | Austin | Opel |
| Model | A 90 | Omega |
| Year Released | 1956 | 1988 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2639 cc | 1796 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 168 Nm | 152 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1320 kg | 1200 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 4740 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1620 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2740 mm |
