2000 Opel Omega vs. 1951 Singer SM 1500
To start off, 2000 Opel Omega is newer by 49 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Singer SM 1500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Singer SM 1500 would be higher. At 2,198 cc (4 cylinders), 2000 Opel Omega is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Opel Omega (142 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 95 more horse power than 1951 Singer SM 1500. (47 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Opel Omega should accelerate faster than 1951 Singer SM 1500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Opel Omega weights approximately 893 kg more than 1951 Singer SM 1500. 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, 2000 Opel Omega (210 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 112 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Singer SM 1500. (98 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2000 Opel Omega will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1951 Singer SM 1500.
Compare all specifications:
2000 Opel Omega | 1951 Singer SM 1500 | |
Make | Opel | Singer |
Model | Omega | SM 1500 |
Year Released | 2000 | 1951 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2198 cc | 1495 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 142 HP | 47 HP |
Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 210 Nm | 98 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 73 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 94.6 mm | 89.4 mm |
Top Speed | 210 km/hour | 121 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1733 kg | 840 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4900 mm | 3860 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1480 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1240 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2320 mm |