1961 AC Aceca vs. 1987 Opel Omega
To start off, 1987 Opel Omega is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 AC Aceca. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 AC Aceca would be higher. At 1,971 cc (6 cylinders), 1961 AC Aceca is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1961 AC Aceca (125 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 36 more horse power than 1987 Opel Omega. (89 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1961 AC Aceca should accelerate faster than 1987 Opel Omega. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Opel Omega weights approximately 306 kg more than 1961 AC Aceca.
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, 1961 AC Aceca (167 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 16 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Opel Omega. (151 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1961 AC Aceca will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Opel Omega.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 AC Aceca | 1987 Opel Omega | |
| Make | AC | Opel |
| Model | Aceca | Omega |
| Year Released | 1961 | 1987 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1971 cc | 1795 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 125 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 167 Nm | 151 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 66 mm | 84.8 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 96 mm | 79.5 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 894 kg | 1200 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4070 mm | 4740 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2740 mm |
