1999 Opel Omega vs. 1950 Rover P4
To start off, 1999 Opel Omega is newer by 49 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1950 Rover P4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1950 Rover P4 would be higher. At 2,962 cc (6 cylinders), 1999 Opel Omega is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Opel Omega (208 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 134 more horse power than 1950 Rover P4. (74 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Opel Omega should accelerate faster than 1950 Rover P4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Opel Omega weights approximately 285 kg more than 1950 Rover P4. 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, 1999 Opel Omega (270 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 120 more torque (in Nm) than 1950 Rover P4. (150 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1999 Opel Omega will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1950 Rover P4.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Opel Omega | 1950 Rover P4 | |
| Make | Opel | Rover |
| Model | Omega | P4 |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1950 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2962 cc | 2103 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 208 HP | 74 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 270 Nm | 150 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1675 kg | 1390 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4900 mm | 4530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1620 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 2830 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 52 L |
