1959 Morgan 4 vs. 2002 Vauxhall Omega
To start off, 2002 Vauxhall Omega is newer by 43 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Morgan 4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Morgan 4 would be higher. At 2,496 cc (6 cylinders), 2002 Vauxhall Omega is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Vauxhall Omega (148 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 115 more horse power than 1959 Morgan 4. (33 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Vauxhall Omega should accelerate faster than 1959 Morgan 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Vauxhall Omega weights approximately 1010 kg more than 1959 Morgan 4. 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 (306 Nm @ 1700 RPM) has 233 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Morgan 4. (73 Nm @ 2100 RPM). This means 2002 Vauxhall Omega will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Morgan 4.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Morgan 4 | 2002 Vauxhall Omega | |
Make | Morgan | Vauxhall |
Model | 4 | Omega |
Year Released | 1959 | 2002 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1172 cc | 2496 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 33 HP | 148 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 73 Nm | 306 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2100 RPM | 1700 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 650 kg | 1660 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3670 mm | 4900 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1510 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2740 mm |