1957 Austin A 95 vs. 2002 Vauxhall Omega
To start off, 2002 Vauxhall Omega is newer by 45 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Austin A 95. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Austin A 95 would be higher. At 2,639 cc (6 cylinders), 1957 Austin A 95 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Vauxhall Omega (142 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 51 more horse power than 1957 Austin A 95. (91 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Vauxhall Omega should accelerate faster than 1957 Austin A 95. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Vauxhall Omega weights approximately 315 kg more than 1957 Austin A 95. 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 33 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Austin A 95. (176 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2002 Vauxhall Omega will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Austin A 95.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Austin A 95 | 2002 Vauxhall Omega | |
| Make | Austin | Vauxhall |
| Model | A 95 | Omega |
| Year Released | 1957 | 2002 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2639 cc | 2198 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 91 HP | 142 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 176 Nm | 209 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1350 kg | 1665 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4600 mm | 4900 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1620 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2740 mm |
