1964 Austin A 110 vs. 1999 Opel Omega
To start off, 1999 Opel Omega is newer by 35 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Austin A 110. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Austin A 110 would be higher. At 2,912 cc (6 cylinders), 1964 Austin A 110 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Opel Omega (142 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 22 more horse power than 1964 Austin A 110. (120 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Opel Omega should accelerate faster than 1964 Austin A 110. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Opel Omega weights approximately 81 kg more than 1964 Austin A 110. 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, 1964 Austin A 110 (222 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 19 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Opel Omega. (203 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1964 Austin A 110 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Opel Omega. 1999 Opel Omega has automatic transmission and 1964 Austin A 110 has manual transmission. 1964 Austin A 110 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1999 Opel Omega will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1964 Austin A 110 | 1999 Opel Omega | |
Make | Austin | Opel |
Model | A 110 | Omega |
Year Released | 1964 | 1999 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2912 cc | 2196 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 120 HP | 142 HP |
Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 222 Nm | 203 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 83.4 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 mm | 94.6 mm |
Top Speed | 162 km/hour | 198 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1604 kg | 1685 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4950 mm | 4900 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1550 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2640 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 75 L |