1959 BMW 700 vs. 1999 Vauxhall Omega
To start off, 1999 Vauxhall Omega is newer by 40 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 BMW 700. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 BMW 700 would be higher. At 2,496 cc (6 cylinders), 1999 Vauxhall Omega is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Vauxhall Omega (129 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 90 more horse power than 1959 BMW 700. (39 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Vauxhall Omega should accelerate faster than 1959 BMW 700. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Vauxhall Omega weights approximately 1080 kg more than 1959 BMW 700. 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 (250 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 200 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 BMW 700. (50 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1999 Vauxhall Omega will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 BMW 700.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 BMW 700 | 1999 Vauxhall Omega | |
| Make | BMW | Vauxhall |
| Model | 700 | Omega |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 695 cc | 2496 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
| Horse Power | 39 HP | 129 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 50 Nm | 250 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 630 kg | 1710 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3540 mm | 4900 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2130 mm | 2740 mm |
