1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia vs. 1986 Opel Omega
To start off, 1986 Opel Omega is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia would be higher. At 2,969 cc (6 cylinders), 1986 Opel Omega is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Opel Omega (178 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia. (168 HP @ 7500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1986 Opel Omega should accelerate faster than 1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Opel Omega weights approximately 740 kg more than 1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia. 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, 1986 Opel Omega (240 Nm) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia. (220 Nm). This means 1986 Opel Omega will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia | 1986 Opel Omega | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Opel |
| Model | Giulia | Omega |
| Year Released | 1965 | 1986 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1568 cc | 2969 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 168 HP | 178 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 220 Nm | 240 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 95 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 69.8 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.4:1 | 9.4:1 |
| Top Speed | 245 km/hour | 216 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 630 kg | 1370 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3690 mm | 4690 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1030 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2740 mm |
