1968 Fiat Dino vs. 1999 Vauxhall Omega
To start off, 1999 Vauxhall Omega is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Fiat Dino. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Fiat Dino would be higher. At 2,418 cc (6 cylinders), 1968 Fiat Dino is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Fiat Dino (177 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 35 more horse power than 1999 Vauxhall Omega. (142 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Fiat Dino should accelerate faster than 1999 Vauxhall Omega. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Vauxhall Omega weights approximately 205 kg more than 1968 Fiat Dino.
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, 1968 Fiat Dino (220 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 11 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Vauxhall Omega. (209 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1968 Fiat Dino will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Vauxhall Omega.
Compare all specifications:
1968 Fiat Dino | 1999 Vauxhall Omega | |
Make | Fiat | Vauxhall |
Model | Dino | Omega |
Year Released | 1968 | 1999 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2418 cc | 2198 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 177 HP | 142 HP |
Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 220 Nm | 209 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1400 kg | 1605 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4520 mm | 4900 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2740 mm |