1959 Morris Minor 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 Morris Minor. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Morris Minor 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 113 more horse power than 1959 Morris Minor. (35 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Vauxhall Omega should accelerate faster than 1959 Morris Minor. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Vauxhall Omega weights approximately 835 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, 2002 Vauxhall Omega (306 Nm @ 1700 RPM) has 240 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Morris Minor. (66 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2002 Vauxhall Omega will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Morris Minor.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Morris Minor | 2002 Vauxhall Omega | |
Make | Morris | Vauxhall |
Model | Minor | Omega |
Year Released | 1959 | 2002 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 948 cc | 2496 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 35 HP | 148 HP |
Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 66 Nm | 306 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 1700 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 825 kg | 1660 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3770 mm | 4900 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1510 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2190 mm | 2740 mm |