1964 Lotus Elan vs. 1993 Opel Omega
To start off, 1993 Opel Omega is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Lotus Elan. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Lotus Elan would be higher. At 2,590 cc (6 cylinders), 1993 Opel Omega is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Opel Omega (148 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 48 more horse power than 1964 Lotus Elan. (100 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Opel Omega should accelerate faster than 1964 Lotus Elan.
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, 1993 Opel Omega (220 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 82 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Lotus Elan. (138 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1993 Opel Omega will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Lotus Elan. 1993 Opel Omega has automatic transmission and 1964 Lotus Elan has manual transmission. 1964 Lotus Elan will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1993 Opel Omega will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1964 Lotus Elan | 1993 Opel Omega | |
Make | Lotus | Opel |
Model | Elan | Omega |
Year Released | 1964 | 1993 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1498 cc | 2590 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 100 HP | 148 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 138 Nm | 220 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 88 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 72.7 mm | 69 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 9.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 185 km/hour | 210 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 3700 mm | 4690 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1150 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2140 mm | 2740 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 75 L |