1958 Fiat 1400 vs. 2002 Opel Omega
To start off, 2002 Opel Omega is newer by 44 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Fiat 1400. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Fiat 1400 would be higher. At 2,497 cc (6 cylinders), 2002 Opel Omega is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Opel Omega (143 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 90 more horse power than 1958 Fiat 1400. (53 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Opel Omega should accelerate faster than 1958 Fiat 1400. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Opel Omega weights approximately 568 kg more than 1958 Fiat 1400. 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 Opel Omega (300 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 212 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Fiat 1400. (88 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 2002 Opel Omega will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Fiat 1400.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 Fiat 1400 | 2002 Opel Omega | |
| Make | Fiat | Opel |
| Model | 1400 | Omega |
| Year Released | 1958 | 2002 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1395 cc | 2497 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 53 HP | 143 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 88 Nm | 300 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82.1 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 66 mm | 82.8 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1165 kg | 1733 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4330 mm | 4900 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1580 mm | 1550 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2740 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 75 L |
