1954 Lancia Aurelia vs. 1988 Opel Omega
To start off, 1988 Opel Omega is newer by 34 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Lancia Aurelia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Lancia Aurelia would be higher. At 2,451 cc (6 cylinders), 1954 Lancia Aurelia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1954 Lancia Aurelia (119 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 1988 Opel Omega. (89 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1954 Lancia Aurelia should accelerate faster than 1988 Opel Omega. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Opel Omega weights approximately 70 kg more than 1954 Lancia Aurelia.
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, 1954 Lancia Aurelia (186 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 34 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Opel Omega. (152 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1954 Lancia Aurelia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Opel Omega.
Compare all specifications:
| 1954 Lancia Aurelia | 1988 Opel Omega | |
| Make | Lancia | Opel |
| Model | Aurelia | Omega |
| Year Released | 1954 | 1988 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2451 cc | 1796 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 119 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 186 Nm | 152 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1130 kg | 1200 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4740 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2740 mm |
