1966 Alfa Romeo Giulia vs. 1997 Opel Omega
To start off, 1997 Opel Omega is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Alfa Romeo Giulia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Alfa Romeo Giulia would be higher. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 1997 Opel Omega is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Alfa Romeo Giulia (163 HP @ 7500 RPM) has 49 more horse power than 1997 Opel Omega. (114 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1966 Alfa Romeo Giulia should accelerate faster than 1997 Opel Omega. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Opel Omega weights approximately 800 kg more than 1966 Alfa Romeo Giulia.
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, 1966 Alfa Romeo Giulia (220 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 42 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Opel Omega. (178 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1966 Alfa Romeo Giulia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Opel Omega.
Compare all specifications:
| 1966 Alfa Romeo Giulia | 1997 Opel Omega | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Opel |
| Model | Giulia | Omega |
| Year Released | 1966 | 1997 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1570 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 163 HP | 114 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7500 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 220 Nm | 178 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 78.1 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 86 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 630 kg | 1430 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3690 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1030 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2210 mm | 2740 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 47 L | 60 L |
