1957 Lotus Seven vs. 1990 Opel Omega
To start off, 1990 Opel Omega is newer by 33 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Lotus Seven. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Lotus Seven would be higher. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 1990 Opel Omega is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1957 Lotus Seven (126 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 1990 Opel Omega. (115 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1957 Lotus Seven should accelerate faster than 1990 Opel Omega. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Opel Omega weights approximately 549 kg more than 1957 Lotus Seven.
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, 1990 Opel Omega (169 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 16 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Lotus Seven. (153 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1990 Opel Omega will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Lotus Seven.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Lotus Seven | 1990 Opel Omega | |
| Make | Lotus | Opel |
| Model | Seven | Omega |
| Year Released | 1957 | 1990 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1558 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 126 HP | 115 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 153 Nm | 169 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.3:1 | 9.2:1 |
| Top Speed | 161 km/hour | 182 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 750 kg | 1299 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3370 mm | 4770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 950 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2190 mm | 2740 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 29 L | 70 L |
