1972 Austin 2200 vs. 2002 Vauxhall Omega
To start off, 2002 Vauxhall Omega is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Austin 2200. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Austin 2200 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 38 more horse power than 1972 Austin 2200. (110 HP @ 5250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Vauxhall Omega should accelerate faster than 1972 Austin 2200. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Vauxhall Omega weights approximately 479 kg more than 1972 Austin 2200. 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 137 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Austin 2200. (169 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2002 Vauxhall Omega will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Austin 2200.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Austin 2200 | 2002 Vauxhall Omega | |
| Make | Austin | Vauxhall |
| Model | 2200 | Omega |
| Year Released | 1972 | 2002 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2227 cc | 2496 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 110 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 169 Nm | 306 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 1700 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1181 kg | 1660 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4250 mm | 4900 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1450 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2740 mm |
