1960 Lancia Flaminia vs. 1999 Vauxhall Omega
To start off, 1999 Vauxhall Omega is newer by 39 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Lancia Flaminia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Lancia Flaminia would be higher. At 2,458 cc (6 cylinders), 1960 Lancia Flaminia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 100 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Vauxhall Omega weights approximately 457 kg more than 1960 Lancia Flaminia.
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 Vauxhall Omega (209 Nm @ 1650 RPM) has 22 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Lancia Flaminia. (187 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1999 Vauxhall Omega will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Lancia Flaminia.
Compare all specifications:
1960 Lancia Flaminia | 1999 Vauxhall Omega | |
Make | Lancia | Vauxhall |
Model | Flaminia | Omega |
Year Released | 1960 | 1999 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2458 cc | 1994 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 100 HP | 100 HP |
Torque | 187 Nm | 209 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 1650 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1273 kg | 1730 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 4900 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1510 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2740 mm |