2002 Opel Omega vs. 1959 Riley 4-68
To start off, 2002 Opel Omega is newer by 43 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Riley 4-68. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Riley 4-68 would be higher. At 2,497 cc (6 cylinders), 2002 Opel Omega is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Opel Omega (148 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 85 more horse power than 1959 Riley 4-68. (63 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Opel Omega should accelerate faster than 1959 Riley 4-68. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Opel Omega weights approximately 393 kg more than 1959 Riley 4-68. 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, 2002 Opel Omega (300 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 185 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Riley 4-68. (115 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 2002 Opel Omega will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Riley 4-68.
Compare all specifications:
2002 Opel Omega | 1959 Riley 4-68 | |
Make | Opel | Riley |
Model | Omega | 4-68 |
Year Released | 2002 | 1959 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2497 cc | 1489 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 63 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 300 Nm | 115 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 3300 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 73 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82.8 mm | 88.9 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1485 kg | 1092 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4900 mm | 4540 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1520 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2530 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 45 L |