1963 Lancia Appia vs. 2002 Opel Omega
To start off, 2002 Opel Omega is newer by 39 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Lancia Appia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Lancia Appia would be higher. At 2,497 cc (6 cylinders), 2002 Opel Omega is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Opel Omega (143 HP) has 96 more horse power than 1963 Lancia Appia. (47 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Opel Omega should accelerate faster than 1963 Lancia Appia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Opel Omega weights approximately 833 kg more than 1963 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, 2002 Opel Omega (300 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 223 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Lancia Appia. (77 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2002 Opel Omega will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Lancia Appia.
Compare all specifications:
1963 Lancia Appia | 2002 Opel Omega | |
Make | Lancia | Opel |
Model | Appia | Omega |
Year Released | 1963 | 2002 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1090 cc | 2497 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 47 HP | 143 HP |
Torque | 77 Nm | 300 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 1750 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 17.5:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 900 kg | 1733 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4020 mm | 4900 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1550 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2740 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.1 L/100km | 7.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 48 L | 75 L |