1971 Fiat 850 vs. 1996 Opel Omega
To start off, 1996 Opel Omega is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Fiat 850. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Fiat 850 would be higher. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 1996 Opel Omega is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Opel Omega (114 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 63 more horse power than 1971 Fiat 850. (51 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Opel Omega should accelerate faster than 1971 Fiat 850.
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, 1996 Opel Omega (178 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 109 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Fiat 850. (69 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1996 Opel Omega will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Fiat 850.
Compare all specifications:
1971 Fiat 850 | 1996 Opel Omega | |
Make | Fiat | Opel |
Model | 850 | Omega |
Year Released | 1971 | 1996 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 847 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 51 HP | 114 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 69 Nm | 178 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 3660 mm | 4790 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2040 mm | 2740 mm |