1959 Abarth 500 vs. 1987 Opel Omega
To start off, 1987 Opel Omega is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Abarth 500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Abarth 500 would be higher. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 1987 Opel Omega is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Opel Omega (110 HP) has 90 more horse power than 1959 Abarth 500. (20 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1987 Opel Omega should accelerate faster than 1959 Abarth 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Opel Omega weights approximately 885 kg more than 1959 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, 1987 Opel Omega (160 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 128 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Abarth 500. (32 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1987 Opel Omega will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Abarth 500.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Abarth 500 | 1987 Opel Omega | |
| Make | Abarth | Opel |
| Model | 500 | Omega |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1987 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 479 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 20 HP | 110 HP |
| Torque | 32 Nm | 160 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 445 kg | 1330 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 2980 mm | 4740 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1330 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1850 mm | 2740 mm |
