1956 Austin Princess vs. 2002 Opel Omega
To start off, 2002 Opel Omega is newer by 46 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Austin Princess. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Austin Princess would be higher. At 3,993 cc (6 cylinders), 1956 Austin Princess is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Opel Omega (149 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 31 more horse power than 1956 Austin Princess. (118 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Opel Omega should accelerate faster than 1956 Austin Princess. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Austin Princess weights approximately 451 kg more than 2002 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, 2002 Opel Omega (300 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 49 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Austin Princess. (251 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2002 Opel Omega will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Austin Princess. 2002 Opel Omega has automatic transmission and 1956 Austin Princess has manual transmission. 1956 Austin Princess will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2002 Opel Omega will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Austin Princess | 2002 Opel Omega | |
| Make | Austin | Opel |
| Model | Princess | Omega |
| Year Released | 1956 | 2002 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3993 cc | 2497 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 118 HP | 149 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 251 Nm | 300 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 2184 kg | 1733 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 |
