1961 Fiat 850 vs. 1986 Opel Omega
To start off, 1986 Opel Omega is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Fiat 850. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Fiat 850 would be higher. At 1,996 cc (4 cylinders), 1986 Opel Omega is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Opel Omega (122 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 71 more horse power than 1961 Fiat 850. (51 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1986 Opel Omega should accelerate faster than 1961 Fiat 850. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Opel Omega weights approximately 662 kg more than 1961 Fiat 850. 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, 1986 Opel Omega (175 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 106 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Fiat 850. (69 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1986 Opel Omega will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Fiat 850.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 Fiat 850 | 1986 Opel Omega | |
| Make | Fiat | Opel |
| Model | 850 | Omega |
| Year Released | 1961 | 1986 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 847 cc | 1996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 51 HP | 122 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 69 Nm | 175 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Top Speed | 153 km/hour | 195 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 613 kg | 1275 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3290 mm | 4740 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1390 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2740 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 75 L |
