1954 Austin Princess vs. 1999 Opel Omega
To start off, 1999 Opel Omega is newer by 45 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Austin Princess. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Austin Princess would be higher. At 3,993 cc (6 cylinders), 1954 Austin Princess is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Opel Omega (142 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 1954 Austin Princess. (118 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Opel Omega should accelerate faster than 1954 Austin Princess. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Austin Princess weights approximately 515 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, 1954 Austin Princess (252 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 49 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Opel Omega. (203 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1954 Austin Princess will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Opel Omega.
Compare all specifications:
1954 Austin Princess | 1999 Opel Omega | |
Make | Austin | Opel |
Model | Princess | Omega |
Year Released | 1954 | 1999 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3993 cc | 2196 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 118 HP | 142 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 252 Nm | 203 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 2180 kg | 1665 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5470 mm | 4900 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1550 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3360 mm | 2710 mm |