1955 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire vs. 1997 Opel Omega
To start off, 1997 Opel Omega is newer by 42 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire would be higher. At 2,290 cc (6 cylinders), 1955 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1955 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire (118 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 1997 Opel Omega. (114 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1955 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire should accelerate faster than 1997 Opel Omega. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1955 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire weights approximately 220 kg more than 1997 Opel Omega. 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, 1955 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire (189 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 11 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Opel Omega. (178 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1955 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Opel Omega.
Compare all specifications:
1955 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire | 1997 Opel Omega | |
Make | Armstrong Siddeley | Opel |
Model | Sapphire | Omega |
Year Released | 1955 | 1997 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2290 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 118 HP | 114 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 189 Nm | 178 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1650 kg | 1430 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 4790 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2740 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 60 L |