1954 Daimler Conquest 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 Daimler Conquest. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Daimler Conquest would be higher. At 2,597 cc (6 cylinders), 1999 Opel Omega is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Opel Omega (180 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 80 more horse power than 1954 Daimler Conquest. (100 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Opel Omega should accelerate faster than 1954 Daimler Conquest. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Opel Omega weights approximately 256 kg more than 1954 Daimler Conquest. 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, 1999 Opel Omega (220 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 44 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Daimler Conquest. (176 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1999 Opel Omega will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Daimler Conquest.
Compare all specifications:
| 1954 Daimler Conquest | 1999 Opel Omega | |
| Make | Daimler | Opel |
| Model | Conquest | Omega |
| Year Released | 1954 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2433 cc | 2597 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 180 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 176 Nm | 220 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 76.2 mm | 83.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 mm | 79.6 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.8:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Top Speed | 146 km/hour | 229 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1429 kg | 1685 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4550 mm | 4900 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1660 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2610 mm |
