1958 Alfa Romeo Giulietta vs. 2002 Vauxhall Omega
To start off, 2002 Vauxhall Omega is newer by 44 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Alfa Romeo Giulietta would be higher. At 2,496 cc (6 cylinders), 2002 Vauxhall Omega is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Vauxhall Omega (148 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 77 more horse power than 1958 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. (71 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Vauxhall Omega should accelerate faster than 1958 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Vauxhall Omega weights approximately 820 kg more than 1958 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. 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 (306 Nm @ 1700 RPM) has 194 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. (112 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2002 Vauxhall Omega will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Alfa Romeo Giulietta.
Compare all specifications:
1958 Alfa Romeo Giulietta | 2002 Vauxhall Omega | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Vauxhall |
Model | Giulietta | Omega |
Year Released | 1958 | 2002 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1289 cc | 2496 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 71 HP | 148 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 112 Nm | 306 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 1700 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 840 kg | 1660 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3410 mm | 4900 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1190 mm | 1510 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2740 mm |