1999 Opel Omega vs. 1957 Riley Pathfinder
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 Pathfinder. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Riley Pathfinder would be higher. At 2,497 cc (6 cylinders), 1999 Opel Omega is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Opel Omega (130 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 22 more horse power than 1957 Riley Pathfinder. (108 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Opel Omega should accelerate faster than 1957 Riley Pathfinder. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Riley Pathfinder weights approximately 680 kg more than 1999 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. Let's talk about torque, 1999 Opel Omega (250 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 67 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Riley Pathfinder. (183 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1999 Opel Omega will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Riley Pathfinder. 1999 Opel Omega has automatic transmission and 1957 Riley Pathfinder has manual transmission. 1957 Riley Pathfinder will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1999 Opel Omega will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Opel Omega | 1957 Riley Pathfinder | |
| Make | Opel | Riley |
| Model | Omega | Pathfinder |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1957 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2497 cc | 2442 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 130 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 250 Nm | 183 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 80.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82.8 mm | 120 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 22.5:1 | 7.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 855 kg | 1535 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4900 mm | 4650 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2860 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 59 L |
