1965 Alfa Romeo 2600 vs. 1999 Vauxhall Omega
To start off, 1999 Vauxhall Omega is newer by 34 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Alfa Romeo 2600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Alfa Romeo 2600 would be higher. At 2,584 cc (6 cylinders), 1965 Alfa Romeo 2600 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Alfa Romeo 2600 (143 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 1999 Vauxhall Omega. (129 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1965 Alfa Romeo 2600 should accelerate faster than 1999 Vauxhall Omega. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Vauxhall Omega weights approximately 529 kg more than 1965 Alfa Romeo 2600.
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, 1999 Vauxhall Omega (250 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 34 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Alfa Romeo 2600. (216 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1999 Vauxhall Omega will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Alfa Romeo 2600.
Compare all specifications:
1965 Alfa Romeo 2600 | 1999 Vauxhall Omega | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Vauxhall |
Model | 2600 | Omega |
Year Released | 1965 | 1999 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2584 cc | 2496 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 143 HP | 129 HP |
Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 216 Nm | 250 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1146 kg | 1675 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 4900 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2740 mm |