1959 Abarth 850 vs. 2000 Opel Omega
To start off, 2000 Opel Omega is newer by 41 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Abarth 850. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Abarth 850 would be higher. At 2,198 cc (4 cylinders), 2000 Opel Omega is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Opel Omega (142 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 72 more horse power than 1959 Abarth 850. (70 HP @ 6800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Opel Omega should accelerate faster than 1959 Abarth 850. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Opel Omega weights approximately 1163 kg more than 1959 Abarth 850. 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, 2000 Opel Omega (210 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 130 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Abarth 850. (80 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2000 Opel Omega will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Abarth 850.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Abarth 850 | 2000 Opel Omega | |
| Make | Abarth | Opel |
| Model | 850 | Omega |
| Year Released | 1959 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 847 cc | 2198 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 70 HP | 142 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 80 Nm | 210 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Top Speed | 185 km/hour | 210 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 | 570 kg | 1733 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3480 mm | 4900 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1360 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1150 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2850 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 30 L | 75 L |
