1959 Lancia Appia vs. 2001 Opel Omega

To start off, 2001 Opel Omega is newer by 42 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Lancia Appia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Lancia Appia would be higher. At 5,666 cc (8 cylinders), 2001 Opel Omega is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Opel Omega (101 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 49 more horse power than 1959 Lancia Appia. (52 HP @ 4900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Opel Omega should accelerate faster than 1959 Lancia Appia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Opel Omega weights approximately 348 kg more than 1959 Lancia Appia. 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, 2001 Opel Omega (447 Nm) has 360 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Lancia Appia. (87 Nm). This means 2001 Opel Omega will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Lancia Appia.

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