1970 Fiat 850 vs. 1999 Vauxhall Omega
To start off, 1999 Vauxhall Omega is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Fiat 850. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Fiat 850 would be higher. At 2,498 cc (6 cylinders), 1999 Vauxhall Omega is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Vauxhall Omega (168 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 117 more horse power than 1970 Fiat 850. (51 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Vauxhall Omega should accelerate faster than 1970 Fiat 850. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Vauxhall Omega weights approximately 940 kg more than 1970 Fiat 850. 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, 1999 Vauxhall Omega (228 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 162 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Fiat 850. (66 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1999 Vauxhall Omega will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Fiat 850.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Fiat 850 | 1999 Vauxhall Omega | |
| Make | Fiat | Vauxhall |
| Model | 850 | Omega |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 903 cc | 2498 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 51 HP | 168 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 66 Nm | 228 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 735 kg | 1675 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3660 mm | 4900 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2040 mm | 2740 mm |
