1969 Lotus Elan vs. 1994 Opel Omega
To start off, 1994 Opel Omega is newer by 25 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 2,962 cc (6 cylinders), 1994 Opel Omega is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Opel Omega (208 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 90 more horse power than 1969 Lotus Elan. (118 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1994 Opel Omega should accelerate faster than 1969 Lotus Elan. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Opel Omega weights approximately 541 kg more than 1969 Lotus Elan. 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, 1994 Opel Omega (270 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 124 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Lotus Elan. (146 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1994 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 | 1994 Opel Omega | |
Make | Lotus | Opel |
Model | Elan | Omega |
Year Released | 1969 | 1994 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1558 cc | 2962 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 118 HP | 208 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 146 Nm | 270 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82.6 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 72.8 mm | 85 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 889 kg | 1430 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4300 mm | 4790 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1200 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2740 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 75 L |