1994 Opel Omega vs. 1966 Steyr 500

To start off, 1994 Opel Omega is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Steyr 500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Steyr 500 would be higher. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 1994 Opel Omega is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Opel Omega (115 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 96 more horse power than 1966 Steyr 500. (19 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1994 Opel Omega should accelerate faster than 1966 Steyr 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Opel Omega weights approximately 980 kg more than 1966 Steyr 500. 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, 1994 Opel Omega (170 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 138 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Steyr 500. (32 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1994 Opel Omega will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Steyr 500.

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