1980 Dodge Omni vs. 1980 Lancia Trevi
To start off, both 1980 Dodge Omni and 1980 Lancia Trevi were released in the same year (1980). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,994 cc (4 cylinders), 1980 Lancia Trevi is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Lancia Trevi (116 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 51 more horse power than 1980 Dodge Omni. (65 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1980 Lancia Trevi should accelerate faster than 1980 Dodge Omni. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Lancia Trevi weights approximately 165 kg more than 1980 Dodge Omni. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear 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, 1980 Lancia Trevi (176 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 61 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Dodge Omni. (115 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1980 Lancia Trevi will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Dodge Omni.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Dodge Omni | 1980 Lancia Trevi | |
| Make | Dodge | Lancia |
| Model | Omni | Trevi |
| Year Released | 1980 | 1980 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1715 cc | 1994 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 65 HP | 116 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 115 Nm | 176 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 79.5 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.2:1 | 8.9:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1000 kg | 1165 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4200 mm | 4360 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2550 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 53 L | 52 L |
