2002 Opel Omega vs. 1967 Riley 4
To start off, 2002 Opel Omega is newer by 35 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Riley 4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Riley 4 would be higher. At 2,197 cc (4 cylinders), 2002 Opel Omega is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Opel Omega (142 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 75 more horse power than 1967 Riley 4. (67 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Opel Omega should accelerate faster than 1967 Riley 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Opel Omega weights approximately 517 kg more than 1967 Riley 4. 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 (209 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 89 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Riley 4. (120 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2002 Opel Omega will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Riley 4.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Opel Omega | 1967 Riley 4 | |
| Make | Opel | Riley |
| Model | Omega | 4 |
| Year Released | 2002 | 1967 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 2197 cc | 1622 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 142 HP | 67 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 209 Nm | 120 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 76.2 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 | 1148 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4900 mm | 4540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 2530 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 45 L |
