1986 Opel Omega vs. 1971 Riley 4
To start off, 1986 Opel Omega is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Riley 4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Riley 4 would be higher. At 1,795 cc (4 cylinders), 1986 Opel Omega is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Opel Omega (115 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 48 more horse power than 1971 Riley 4. (67 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1986 Opel Omega should accelerate faster than 1971 Riley 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Opel Omega weights approximately 47 kg more than 1971 Riley 4. 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, 1986 Opel Omega (160 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 39 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Riley 4. (121 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1986 Opel Omega will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Riley 4.
Compare all specifications:
1986 Opel Omega | 1971 Riley 4 | |
Make | Opel | Riley |
Model | Omega | 4 |
Year Released | 1986 | 1971 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1795 cc | 1622 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 115 HP | 67 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 160 Nm | 121 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84.8 mm | 76.3 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 88.9 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 8.3:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1195 kg | 1148 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4690 mm | 4540 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1510 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 2530 mm |