1972 Fiat 125 vs. 1990 Opel Omega
To start off, 1990 Opel Omega is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Fiat 125. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Fiat 125 would be higher. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 1990 Opel Omega is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Opel Omega (115 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 1972 Fiat 125. (90 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Opel Omega should accelerate faster than 1972 Fiat 125. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Opel Omega weights approximately 339 kg more than 1972 Fiat 125. 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, 1990 Opel Omega (169 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 38 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Fiat 125. (131 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1990 Opel Omega will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Fiat 125.
Compare all specifications:
1972 Fiat 125 | 1990 Opel Omega | |
Make | Fiat | Opel |
Model | 125 | Omega |
Year Released | 1972 | 1990 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1608 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 90 HP | 115 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 131 Nm | 169 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2600 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 9.2:1 |
Top Speed | 161 km/hour | 182 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 960 kg | 1299 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 4770 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2740 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 70 L |