1963 Cadillac Sixty vs. 1990 Opel Lotus Omega
To start off, 1990 Opel Lotus Omega is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Cadillac Sixty. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Cadillac Sixty would be higher. At 6,390 cc (8 cylinders), 1963 Cadillac Sixty is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Opel Lotus Omega (377 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 180 more horse power than 1963 Cadillac Sixty. (197 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Opel Lotus Omega should accelerate faster than 1963 Cadillac Sixty. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Cadillac Sixty weights approximately 462 kg more than 1990 Opel Lotus Omega.
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, 1963 Cadillac Sixty (582 Nm) has 14 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Opel Lotus Omega. (568 Nm). This means 1963 Cadillac Sixty will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Opel Lotus Omega.
Compare all specifications:
| 1963 Cadillac Sixty | 1990 Opel Lotus Omega | |
| Make | Cadillac | Opel |
| Model | Sixty | Lotus Omega |
| Year Released | 1963 | 1990 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6390 cc | 3615 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 197 HP | 377 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 582 Nm | 568 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 95 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 98.4 mm | 85 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2125 kg | 1663 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5670 mm | 4690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3300 mm | 2740 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 79 L | 75 L |
