1941 Mercedes-Benz 500 vs. 1999 Opel Omega
To start off, 1999 Opel Omega is newer by 58 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1941 Mercedes-Benz 500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1941 Mercedes-Benz 500 would be higher. At 5,399 cc (8 cylinders), 1941 Mercedes-Benz 500 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Opel Omega (211 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 31 more horse power than 1941 Mercedes-Benz 500. (180 HP @ 3500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Opel Omega should accelerate faster than 1941 Mercedes-Benz 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1941 Mercedes-Benz 500 weights approximately 634 kg more than 1999 Opel Omega.
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, 1941 Mercedes-Benz 500 (440 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 170 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Opel Omega. (270 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1941 Mercedes-Benz 500 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Opel Omega.
Compare all specifications:
| 1941 Mercedes-Benz 500 | 1999 Opel Omega | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Opel |
| Model | 500 | Omega |
| Year Released | 1941 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5399 cc | 2962 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 180 HP | 211 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 440 Nm | 270 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 88 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 111 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 5.2:1 | 10.8:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2400 kg | 1766 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5160 mm | 4900 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1590 mm | 1550 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3300 mm | 2610 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 120 L | 75 L |
