1990 Opel Omega vs. 1969 Peugeot 404
To start off, 1990 Opel Omega is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Peugeot 404. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Peugeot 404 would be higher. At 2,967 cc (6 cylinders), 1990 Opel Omega is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Opel Omega (204 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 132 more horse power than 1969 Peugeot 404. (72 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Opel Omega should accelerate faster than 1969 Peugeot 404. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Opel Omega weights approximately 368 kg more than 1969 Peugeot 404. 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, 1990 Opel Omega (270 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 137 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Peugeot 404. (133 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1990 Opel Omega will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Peugeot 404.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Opel Omega | 1969 Peugeot 404 | |
| Make | Opel | Peugeot |
| Model | Omega | 404 |
| Year Released | 1990 | 1969 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2967 cc | 1618 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 204 HP | 72 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 270 Nm | 133 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 95 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 69.8 mm | 73 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 8.3:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1433 kg | 1065 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4690 mm | 4500 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 2660 mm |
