1962 Lancia Appia vs. 1987 Opel Omega
To start off, 1987 Opel Omega is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Lancia Appia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Lancia Appia would be higher. At 2,260 cc (4 cylinders), 1987 Opel Omega is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Opel Omega (75 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 1962 Lancia Appia. (47 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1987 Opel Omega should accelerate faster than 1962 Lancia Appia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Opel Omega weights approximately 505 kg more than 1962 Lancia Appia. 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, 1987 Opel Omega (139 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 62 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Lancia Appia. (77 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1987 Opel Omega will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Lancia Appia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1962 Lancia Appia | 1987 Opel Omega | |
| Make | Lancia | Opel |
| Model | Appia | Omega |
| Year Released | 1962 | 1987 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1089 cc | 2260 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 75 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 77 Nm | 139 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 68 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 85 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 900 kg | 1405 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4020 mm | 4740 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2740 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 37 L | 70 L |
