1959 Austin A 40 vs. 2000 Opel Omega
To start off, 2000 Opel Omega is newer by 41 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Austin A 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Austin A 40 would be higher. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 2000 Opel Omega is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Opel Omega (135 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 101 more horse power than 1959 Austin A 40. (34 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Opel Omega should accelerate faster than 1959 Austin A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Opel Omega weights approximately 870 kg more than 1959 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, 2000 Opel Omega (185 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 117 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Austin A 40. (68 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2000 Opel Omega will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Austin A 40.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Austin A 40 | 2000 Opel Omega | |
Make | Austin | Opel |
Model | A 40 | Omega |
Year Released | 1959 | 2000 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 997 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 34 HP | 135 HP |
Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 68 Nm | 185 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 62.9 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 86 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 760 kg | 1630 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3670 mm | 4900 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1520 mm | 1790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1510 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2130 mm | 2740 mm |