1960 Austin A 99 vs. 2002 Opel Omega
To start off, 2002 Opel Omega is newer by 42 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Austin A 99. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Austin A 99 would be higher. At 2,910 cc (6 cylinders), 1960 Austin A 99 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Opel Omega (142 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 36 more horse power than 1960 Austin A 99. (106 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Opel Omega should accelerate faster than 1960 Austin A 99. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Opel Omega weights approximately 135 kg more than 1960 Austin A 99. 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, 1960 Austin A 99 (224 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 15 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Opel Omega. (209 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1960 Austin A 99 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Opel Omega. 2002 Opel Omega has automatic transmission and 1960 Austin A 99 has manual transmission. 1960 Austin A 99 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2002 Opel Omega will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1960 Austin A 99 | 2002 Opel Omega | |
Make | Austin | Opel |
Model | A 99 | Omega |
Year Released | 1960 | 2002 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 2910 cc | 2197 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 106 HP | 142 HP |
Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 224 Nm | 209 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 83.4 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 mm | 94.6 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1530 kg | 1665 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4950 mm | 4900 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1510 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2740 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 75 L |