1956 Lancia Aurelia vs. 1997 Opel Omega
To start off, 1997 Opel Omega is newer by 41 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Lancia Aurelia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Lancia Aurelia would be higher. At 2,457 cc (6 cylinders), 1956 Lancia Aurelia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1956 Lancia Aurelia (119 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1997 Opel Omega. (114 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1956 Lancia Aurelia should accelerate faster than 1997 Opel Omega. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Opel Omega weights approximately 300 kg more than 1956 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, 1956 Lancia Aurelia (186 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Opel Omega. (178 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1956 Lancia Aurelia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Opel Omega.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Lancia Aurelia | 1997 Opel Omega | |
| Make | Lancia | Opel |
| Model | Aurelia | Omega |
| Year Released | 1956 | 1997 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2457 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 119 HP | 114 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5100 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 186 Nm | 178 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 81.5 mm | 86 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1130 kg | 1430 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2740 mm |
