1960 Abarth 600 vs. 2003 Vauxhall Omega
To start off, 2003 Vauxhall Omega is newer by 43 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Abarth 600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Abarth 600 would be higher. At 2,198 cc (4 cylinders), 2003 Vauxhall Omega is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Vauxhall Omega (142 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 99 more horse power than 1960 Abarth 600. (43 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Vauxhall Omega should accelerate faster than 1960 Abarth 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Vauxhall Omega weights approximately 1013 kg more than 1960 Abarth 600. 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, 2003 Vauxhall Omega (209 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 152 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Abarth 600. (57 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2003 Vauxhall Omega will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Abarth 600. 2003 Vauxhall Omega has automatic transmission and 1960 Abarth 600 has manual transmission. 1960 Abarth 600 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2003 Vauxhall Omega will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1960 Abarth 600 | 2003 Vauxhall Omega | |
| Make | Abarth | Vauxhall |
| Model | 600 | Omega |
| Year Released | 1960 | 2003 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 747 cc | 2198 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 43 HP | 142 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 57 Nm | 209 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 595 kg | 1608 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3300 mm | 4900 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1390 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2740 mm |
