1971 Opel GT vs. 1990 Opel Lotus Omega
To start off, 1990 Opel Lotus Omega is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Opel GT. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Opel GT would be higher. At 3,615 cc (6 cylinders), 1990 Opel Lotus Omega is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Opel Lotus Omega (377 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 288 more horse power than 1971 Opel GT. (89 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Opel Lotus Omega should accelerate faster than 1971 Opel GT.
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 Lotus Omega (568 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 416 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Opel GT. (152 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1990 Opel Lotus Omega will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Opel GT.
Compare all specifications:
1971 Opel GT | 1990 Opel Lotus Omega | |
Make | Opel | Opel |
Model | GT | Lotus Omega |
Year Released | 1971 | 1990 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1900 cc | 3615 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 89 HP | 377 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 152 Nm | 568 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 95 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 69.8 mm | 85 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 4690 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1940 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2740 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 7.8 L/100km | 10.5 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 8.7 L/100km | 16.3 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.1 L/100km | 9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 53 L | 75 L |