1999 Opel Omega vs. 1957 Riley 2.6
To start off, 1999 Opel Omega is newer by 42 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Riley 2.6. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Riley 2.6 would be higher. At 2,639 cc (6 cylinders), 1957 Riley 2.6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Opel Omega (180 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 79 more horse power than 1957 Riley 2.6. (101 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Opel Omega should accelerate faster than 1957 Riley 2.6. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Opel Omega weights approximately 45 kg more than 1957 Riley 2.6. 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 (220 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 26 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Riley 2.6. (194 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1999 Opel Omega will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Riley 2.6.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Opel Omega | 1957 Riley 2.6 | |
| Make | Opel | Riley |
| Model | Omega | 2.6 |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1957 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2597 cc | 2639 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 180 HP | 101 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 220 Nm | 194 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83.2 mm | 79.4 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.6 mm | 88.9 mm |
| Top Speed | 229 km/hour | 150 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1685 kg | 1640 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4900 mm | 4720 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1560 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2890 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 54 L |
