1970 Honda 1300 vs. 1990 Opel Omega
To start off, 1990 Opel Omega is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Honda 1300. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Honda 1300 would be higher. At 2,594 cc (6 cylinders), 1990 Opel Omega is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Opel Omega (149 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 68 more horse power than 1970 Honda 1300. (81 HP @ 7000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Opel Omega should accelerate faster than 1970 Honda 1300. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Opel Omega weights approximately 570 kg more than 1970 Honda 1300. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1990 Opel Omega (224 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 118 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Honda 1300. (106 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1990 Opel Omega will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Honda 1300.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Honda 1300 | 1990 Opel Omega | |
| Make | Honda | Opel |
| Model | 1300 | Omega |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1990 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1298 cc | 2594 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 81 HP | 149 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 106 Nm | 224 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 895 kg | 1465 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4150 mm | 4740 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1500 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2200 mm | 2740 mm |
