1990 Opel Omega vs. 1964 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud
To start off, 1990 Opel Omega is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud would be higher. At 6,230 cc (8 cylinders), 1964 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1964 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud weights approximately 894 kg more than 1990 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. 1964 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud has automatic transmission and 1990 Opel Omega has manual transmission. 1990 Opel Omega will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1964 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Opel Omega | 1964 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud | |
| Make | Opel | Rolls-Royce |
| Model | Omega | Silver Cloud |
| Year Released | 1990 | 1964 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1796 cc | 6230 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 0 HP |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1206 kg | 2100 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4740 mm | 5380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1630 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 3130 mm |
