1964 Austin Princess vs. 1999 Opel Omega
To start off, 1999 Opel Omega is newer by 35 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Austin Princess. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Austin Princess would be higher. At 3,993 cc (6 cylinders), 1964 Austin Princess is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Opel Omega (134 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 1964 Austin Princess. (119 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Opel Omega should accelerate faster than 1964 Austin Princess. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1964 Austin Princess weights approximately 550 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, 1964 Austin Princess (251 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 66 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Opel Omega. (185 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1964 Austin Princess will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Opel Omega.
Compare all specifications:
| 1964 Austin Princess | 1999 Opel Omega | |
| Make | Austin | Opel |
| Model | Princess | Omega |
| Year Released | 1964 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3993 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 119 HP | 134 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 251 Nm | 185 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 2180 kg | 1630 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5470 mm | 4900 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3360 mm | 2740 mm |
