1960 Alfa Romeo Giulietta vs. 1999 Opel Omega
To start off, 1999 Opel Omega is newer by 39 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Alfa Romeo Giulietta would be higher. At 2,497 cc (6 cylinders), 1999 Opel Omega is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Opel Omega (130 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 1960 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. (101 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Opel Omega should accelerate faster than 1960 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 Alfa Romeo Giulietta weights approximately 102 kg more than 1999 Opel Omega.
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, 1999 Opel Omega (250 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 137 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. (113 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1999 Opel Omega will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. 1999 Opel Omega has automatic transmission and 1960 Alfa Romeo Giulietta has manual transmission. 1960 Alfa Romeo Giulietta will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1999 Opel Omega will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1960 Alfa Romeo Giulietta | 1999 Opel Omega | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Opel |
Model | Giulietta | Omega |
Year Released | 1960 | 1999 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1290 cc | 2497 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 101 HP | 130 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 113 Nm | 250 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 74 mm | 80 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 82.8 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.7:1 | 22.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Top Speed | 193 km/hour | 195 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 957 kg | 855 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 4900 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2640 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 79 L | 75 L |