1961 Fiat 500 vs. 1990 Opel Lotus Omega
To start off, 1990 Opel Lotus Omega is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Fiat 500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Fiat 500 would be higher. At 3,615 cc (6 cylinders), 1990 Opel Lotus Omega is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Opel Lotus Omega (377 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 355 more horse power than 1961 Fiat 500. (22 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Opel Lotus Omega should accelerate faster than 1961 Fiat 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Opel Lotus Omega weights approximately 1123 kg more than 1961 Fiat 500. 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, 1990 Opel Lotus Omega (568 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 532 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Fiat 500. (36 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1990 Opel Lotus Omega will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Fiat 500.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 Fiat 500 | 1990 Opel Lotus Omega | |
| Make | Fiat | Opel |
| Model | 500 | Lotus Omega |
| Year Released | 1961 | 1990 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 499 cc | 3615 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 22 HP | 377 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 36 Nm | 568 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 67.4 mm | 95 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 70 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.1:1 | 8.2:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 540 kg | 1663 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3190 mm | 4690 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1330 mm | 1940 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1950 mm | 2740 mm |
