1964 Austin Princess vs. 2000 Opel Omega
To start off, 2000 Opel Omega is newer by 36 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, 2000 Opel Omega (218 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 99 more horse power than 1964 Austin Princess. (119 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 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 470 kg more than 2000 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, 2000 Opel Omega (290 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 39 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Austin Princess. (251 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2000 Opel Omega will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Austin Princess. 2000 Opel Omega has automatic transmission and 1964 Austin Princess has manual transmission. 1964 Austin Princess will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2000 Opel Omega will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1964 Austin Princess | 2000 Opel Omega | |
Make | Austin | Opel |
Model | Princess | Omega |
Year Released | 1964 | 2000 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3993 cc | 3175 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 119 HP | 218 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 251 Nm | 290 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 10.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2180 kg | 1710 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5470 mm | 4900 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3360 mm | 2620 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 75 L |