1966 Alfa Romeo Spider vs. 1999 Vauxhall Omega
To start off, 1999 Vauxhall Omega is newer by 33 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Alfa Romeo Spider. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Alfa Romeo Spider would be higher. At 2,582 cc (6 cylinders), 1966 Alfa Romeo Spider is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Alfa Romeo Spider (163 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 63 more horse power than 1999 Vauxhall Omega. (100 HP @ 4300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1966 Alfa Romeo Spider should accelerate faster than 1999 Vauxhall Omega. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Vauxhall Omega weights approximately 340 kg more than 1966 Alfa Romeo Spider.
Let's talk about torque, 1966 Alfa Romeo Spider (220 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 11 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Vauxhall Omega. (209 Nm @ 1650 RPM). This means 1966 Alfa Romeo Spider will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Vauxhall Omega.
Compare all specifications:
| 1966 Alfa Romeo Spider | 1999 Vauxhall Omega | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Vauxhall |
| Model | Spider | Omega |
| Year Released | 1966 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2582 cc | 1994 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 163 HP | 100 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Torque | 220 Nm | 209 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1650 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Vehicle Weight | 1330 kg | 1670 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 4900 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2740 mm |
