1957 Abarth 500 vs. 2002 Vauxhall Omega
To start off, 2002 Vauxhall Omega is newer by 45 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Abarth 500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Abarth 500 would be higher. At 2,198 cc (4 cylinders), 2002 Vauxhall Omega is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Vauxhall Omega (142 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 119 more horse power than 1957 Abarth 500. (23 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Vauxhall Omega should accelerate faster than 1957 Abarth 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Vauxhall Omega weights approximately 1197 kg more than 1957 Abarth 500. 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 Vauxhall Omega (209 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 176 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Abarth 500. (33 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2002 Vauxhall Omega will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Abarth 500.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Abarth 500 | 2002 Vauxhall Omega | |
| Make | Abarth | Vauxhall |
| Model | 500 | Omega |
| Year Released | 1957 | 2002 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 479 cc | 2198 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 23 HP | 142 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 33 Nm | 209 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 468 kg | 1665 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3350 mm | 4900 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1260 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1220 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1850 mm | 2740 mm |
