1962 Lancia Flavia 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 Flavia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Lancia Flavia would be higher. At 2,260 cc (4 cylinders), 1987 Opel Omega is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1962 Lancia Flavia (76 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1987 Opel Omega. (75 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1962 Lancia Flavia should accelerate faster than 1987 Opel Omega. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Opel Omega weights approximately 215 kg more than 1962 Lancia Flavia.
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 24 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Lancia Flavia. (115 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1987 Opel Omega will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Lancia Flavia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1962 Lancia Flavia | 1987 Opel Omega | |
| Make | Lancia | Opel |
| Model | Flavia | Omega |
| Year Released | 1962 | 1987 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1488 cc | 2260 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
| Horse Power | 76 HP | 75 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 115 Nm | 139 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 85 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1190 kg | 1405 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4590 mm | 4740 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2740 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 70 L |
