1977 Alfa Romeo GTV vs. 1999 Opel Omega
To start off, 1999 Opel Omega is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Alfa Romeo GTV. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Alfa Romeo GTV would be higher. At 2,497 cc (6 cylinders), 1999 Opel Omega is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Alfa Romeo GTV (131 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1999 Opel Omega. (130 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1977 Alfa Romeo GTV should accelerate faster than 1999 Opel Omega. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Opel Omega weights approximately 635 kg more than 1977 Alfa Romeo GTV.
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, 1999 Opel Omega (250 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 60 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Alfa Romeo GTV. (190 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1999 Opel Omega will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Alfa Romeo GTV.
Compare all specifications:
| 1977 Alfa Romeo GTV | 1999 Opel Omega | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Opel |
| Model | GTV | Omega |
| Year Released | 1977 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1962 cc | 2497 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 131 HP | 130 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 190 Nm | 250 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84.1 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.5 mm | 82.8 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 22.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1040 kg | 1675 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4110 mm | 4900 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2740 mm |
