1975 Alfa Romeo Spider vs. 1993 Opel Omega
To start off, 1993 Opel Omega is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Alfa Romeo Spider. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Alfa Romeo Spider would be higher. At 2,590 cc (6 cylinders), 1993 Opel Omega is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Opel Omega (148 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 16 more horse power than 1975 Alfa Romeo Spider. (132 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Opel Omega should accelerate faster than 1975 Alfa Romeo Spider.
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, 1993 Opel Omega (220 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 39 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Alfa Romeo Spider. (181 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1993 Opel Omega will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Alfa Romeo Spider. 1993 Opel Omega has automatic transmission and 1975 Alfa Romeo Spider has manual transmission. 1975 Alfa Romeo Spider will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1993 Opel Omega will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1975 Alfa Romeo Spider | 1993 Opel Omega | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Opel |
Model | Spider | Omega |
Year Released | 1975 | 1993 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 2590 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 132 HP | 148 HP |
Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 181 Nm | 220 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 88 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88.5 mm | 69 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4130 mm | 4690 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2740 mm |