1958 AC Ace vs. 1999 Vauxhall Omega
To start off, 1999 Vauxhall Omega is newer by 41 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 AC Ace. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 AC Ace would be higher. At 1,994 cc (4 cylinders), 1999 Vauxhall Omega is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1958 AC Ace (125 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 1999 Vauxhall Omega. (100 HP @ 4300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1958 AC Ace should accelerate faster than 1999 Vauxhall Omega. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Vauxhall Omega weights approximately 774 kg more than 1958 AC Ace.
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, 1999 Vauxhall Omega (209 Nm @ 1650 RPM) has 42 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 AC Ace. (167 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1999 Vauxhall Omega will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 AC Ace.
Compare all specifications:
1958 AC Ace | 1999 Vauxhall Omega | |
Make | AC | Vauxhall |
Model | Ace | Omega |
Year Released | 1958 | 1999 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1969 cc | 1994 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 125 HP | 100 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4300 RPM |
Torque | 167 Nm | 209 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 1650 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 896 kg | 1670 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4010 mm | 4900 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1270 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2740 mm |