1969 AMC Hornet vs. 1990 Opel Lotus Omega
To start off, 1990 Opel Lotus Omega is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 AMC Hornet. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 AMC Hornet would be higher. At 4,983 cc (8 cylinders), 1969 AMC Hornet is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Opel Lotus Omega (377 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 167 more horse power than 1969 AMC Hornet. (210 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Opel Lotus Omega should accelerate faster than 1969 AMC Hornet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Opel Lotus Omega weights approximately 314 kg more than 1969 AMC Hornet. 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, 1990 Opel Lotus Omega (568 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 154 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 AMC Hornet. (414 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1990 Opel Lotus Omega will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 AMC Hornet. 1969 AMC Hornet has automatic transmission and 1990 Opel Lotus Omega has manual transmission. 1990 Opel Lotus Omega will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1969 AMC Hornet will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1969 AMC Hornet | 1990 Opel Lotus Omega | |
Make | AMC | Opel |
Model | Hornet | Lotus Omega |
Year Released | 1969 | 1990 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4983 cc | 3615 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 210 HP | 377 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 414 Nm | 568 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 95.3 mm | 95 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 87.4 mm | 85 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 8.2:1 |
Top Speed | 177 km/hour | 313 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1349 kg | 1663 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4560 mm | 4690 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1940 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2740 mm |