1957 Austin A 40 vs. 1990 Opel Omega
To start off, 1990 Opel Omega is newer by 33 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Austin A 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Austin A 40 would be higher. At 1,796 cc (4 cylinders), 1990 Opel Omega is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Opel Omega (89 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 1957 Austin A 40. (49 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Opel Omega should accelerate faster than 1957 Austin A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Opel Omega weights approximately 156 kg more than 1957 Austin A 40. 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, 1990 Opel Omega (151 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 51 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Austin A 40. (100 Nm @ 2100 RPM). This means 1990 Opel Omega will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Austin A 40.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Austin A 40 | 1990 Opel Omega | |
| Make | Austin | Opel |
| Model | A 40 | Omega |
| Year Released | 1957 | 1990 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1489 cc | 1796 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 49 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 100 Nm | 151 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2100 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1050 kg | 1206 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4130 mm | 4740 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2740 mm |
