1957 Abarth 750 vs. 2001 Vauxhall Omega
To start off, 2001 Vauxhall Omega is newer by 44 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Abarth 750. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Abarth 750 would be higher. At 2,198 cc (4 cylinders), 2001 Vauxhall Omega is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Vauxhall Omega (142 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 102 more horse power than 1957 Abarth 750. (40 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Vauxhall Omega should accelerate faster than 1957 Abarth 750. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Vauxhall Omega weights approximately 1020 kg more than 1957 Abarth 750. 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, 2001 Vauxhall Omega (210 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 156 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Abarth 750. (54 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2001 Vauxhall Omega will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Abarth 750.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Abarth 750 | 2001 Vauxhall Omega | |
| Make | Abarth | Vauxhall |
| Model | 750 | Omega |
| Year Released | 1957 | 2001 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 747 cc | 2198 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 40 HP | 142 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 54 Nm | 210 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 585 kg | 1605 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3540 mm | 4900 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2740 mm |
