2001 Opel Omega vs. 1957 Packard Patrician
To start off, 2001 Opel Omega is newer by 44 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Packard Patrician. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Packard Patrician would be higher. At 6,135 cc (8 cylinders), 1957 Packard Patrician is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1957 Packard Patrician (286 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 144 more horse power than 2001 Opel Omega. (142 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1957 Packard Patrician should accelerate faster than 2001 Opel Omega. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Packard Patrician weights approximately 410 kg more than 2001 Opel Omega. 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, 1957 Packard Patrician (549 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 340 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Opel Omega. (209 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1957 Packard Patrician will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Opel Omega.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Opel Omega | 1957 Packard Patrician | |
| Make | Opel | Packard |
| Model | Omega | Patrician |
| Year Released | 2001 | 1957 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 2198 cc | 6135 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 142 HP | 286 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 209 Nm | 549 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 104.8 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 94.6 mm | 88.9 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1665 kg | 2075 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4900 mm | 5580 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1990 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1580 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 3240 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 77 L |
