1959 Morris Minor 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 Morris Minor. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Morris Minor would be higher. At 3,175 cc (6 cylinders), 2000 Opel Omega is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Opel Omega (218 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 183 more horse power than 1959 Morris Minor. (35 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Opel Omega should accelerate faster than 1959 Morris Minor. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Opel Omega weights approximately 885 kg more than 1959 Morris Minor. 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 (290 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 224 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Morris Minor. (66 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2000 Opel Omega will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Morris Minor.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Morris Minor | 2000 Opel Omega | |
| Make | Morris | Opel |
| Model | Minor | Omega |
| Year Released | 1959 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 948 cc | 3175 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 35 HP | 218 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 66 Nm | 290 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 62.9 mm | 87.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.3:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 825 kg | 1710 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3770 mm | 4900 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2190 mm | 2620 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 75 L |
