1999 Opel Omega vs. 1967 Reliant Rebel
To start off, 1999 Opel Omega is newer by 32 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Reliant Rebel. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Reliant Rebel would be higher. At 2,196 cc (4 cylinders), 1999 Opel Omega is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Opel Omega (142 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 111 more horse power than 1967 Reliant Rebel. (31 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Opel Omega should accelerate faster than 1967 Reliant Rebel. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Opel Omega weights approximately 1199 kg more than 1967 Reliant Rebel. 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 (209 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 158 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Reliant Rebel. (51 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1999 Opel Omega will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Reliant Rebel.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Opel Omega | 1967 Reliant Rebel | |
| Make | Opel | Reliant |
| Model | Omega | Rebel |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1967 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2196 cc | 701 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 142 HP | 31 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 209 Nm | 51 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 8.8:1 |
| Top Speed | 210 km/hour | 101 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1733 kg | 534 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4900 mm | 3710 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1480 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2270 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 27 L |
