1961 Fiat 600 vs. 2000 Opel Omega
To start off, 2000 Opel Omega is newer by 39 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Fiat 600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Fiat 600 would be higher. At 3,175 cc (6 cylinders), 2000 Opel Omega is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Opel Omega (218 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 195 more horse power than 1961 Fiat 600. (23 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Opel Omega should accelerate faster than 1961 Fiat 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Opel Omega weights approximately 880 kg more than 1961 Fiat 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, 2000 Opel Omega (290 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 245 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Fiat 600. (45 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2000 Opel Omega will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Fiat 600. 2000 Opel Omega has automatic transmission and 1961 Fiat 600 has manual transmission. 1961 Fiat 600 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2000 Opel Omega will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 Fiat 600 | 2000 Opel Omega | |
| Make | Fiat | Opel |
| Model | 600 | Omega |
| Year Released | 1961 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 767 cc | 3175 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 23 HP | 218 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 45 Nm | 290 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 830 kg | 1710 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3540 mm | 4900 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1450 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1590 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2620 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 75 L |
