1969 Lotus Elan vs. 1990 Opel Omega
To start off, 1990 Opel Omega is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Lotus Elan. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Lotus Elan would be higher. At 1,796 cc (4 cylinders), 1990 Opel Omega is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Lotus Elan (116 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 1990 Opel Omega. (89 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1969 Lotus Elan should accelerate faster than 1990 Opel Omega. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Opel Omega weights approximately 356 kg more than 1969 Lotus Elan.
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 Omega (151 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Lotus Elan. (146 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1990 Opel Omega will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Lotus Elan.
Compare all specifications:
1969 Lotus Elan | 1990 Opel Omega | |
Make | Lotus | Opel |
Model | Elan | Omega |
Year Released | 1969 | 1990 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1558 cc | 1796 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 116 HP | 89 HP |
Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 146 Nm | 151 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82.6 mm | 84.8 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 72.8 mm | 79.5 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 850 kg | 1206 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 4740 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1200 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2740 mm |