1956 Abarth 600 vs. 1993 Opel Omega
To start off, 1993 Opel Omega is newer by 37 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Abarth 600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Abarth 600 would be higher. At 2,590 cc (6 cylinders), 1993 Opel Omega is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Opel Omega (148 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 107 more horse power than 1956 Abarth 600. (41 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Opel Omega should accelerate faster than 1956 Abarth 600.
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, 1993 Opel Omega (220 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 166 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Abarth 600. (54 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1993 Opel Omega will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Abarth 600. 1993 Opel Omega has automatic transmission and 1956 Abarth 600 has manual transmission. 1956 Abarth 600 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1993 Opel Omega will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Abarth 600 | 1993 Opel Omega | |
| Make | Abarth | Opel |
| Model | 600 | Omega |
| Year Released | 1956 | 1993 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 746 cc | 2590 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 41 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 54 Nm | 220 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 61 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 64 mm | 69 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 3300 mm | 4690 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1390 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2740 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 27 L | 75 L |
