1958 MG MGA 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 MG MGA. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 MG MGA would be higher. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 1999 Vauxhall Omega is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Vauxhall Omega (134 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 63 more horse power than 1958 MG MGA. (71 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Vauxhall Omega should accelerate faster than 1958 MG MGA. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Vauxhall Omega weights approximately 730 kg more than 1958 MG MGA. 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, 1999 Vauxhall Omega (185 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 81 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 MG MGA. (104 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1999 Vauxhall Omega will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 MG MGA.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 MG MGA | 1999 Vauxhall Omega | |
| Make | MG | Vauxhall |
| Model | MGA | Omega |
| Year Released | 1958 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1489 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 71 HP | 134 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 104 Nm | 185 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 900 kg | 1630 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3970 mm | 4900 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1460 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2390 mm | 2740 mm |
