1999 Opel Omega vs. 1961 Volvo P 1800
To start off, 1999 Opel Omega is newer by 38 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Volvo P 1800. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Volvo P 1800 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 41 more horse power than 1961 Volvo P 1800. (89 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Opel Omega should accelerate faster than 1961 Volvo P 1800. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 Volvo P 1800 weights approximately 235 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 103 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Volvo P 1800. (147 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1999 Opel Omega will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Volvo P 1800.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Opel Omega | 1961 Volvo P 1800 | |
| Make | Opel | Volvo |
| Model | Omega | P 1800 |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1961 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2497 cc | 1778 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 130 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 250 Nm | 147 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 84.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82.8 mm | 80 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 855 kg | 1090 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4900 mm | 4410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2460 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 45 L |
