1969 Fiat 600 vs. 2003 Opel Omega
To start off, 2003 Opel Omega is newer by 34 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Fiat 600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Fiat 600 would be higher. At 2,198 cc (4 cylinders), 2003 Opel Omega is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Opel Omega (143 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 120 more horse power than 1969 Fiat 600. (23 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Opel Omega should accelerate faster than 1969 Fiat 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Opel Omega weights approximately 903 kg more than 1969 Fiat 600. 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, 2003 Opel Omega (209 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 164 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Fiat 600. (45 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2003 Opel Omega will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Fiat 600.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Fiat 600 | 2003 Opel Omega | |
| Make | Fiat | Opel |
| Model | 600 | Omega |
| Year Released | 1969 | 2003 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 767 cc | 2198 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 23 HP | 143 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 45 Nm | 209 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 830 kg | 1733 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3540 mm | 4830 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1450 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1590 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2850 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 75 L |
