1981 Lada 1200 vs. 1991 Opel Omega
To start off, 1991 Opel Omega is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Lada 1200. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Lada 1200 would be higher. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 1991 Opel Omega is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1991 Opel Omega (110 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 51 more horse power than 1981 Lada 1200. (59 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1991 Opel Omega should accelerate faster than 1981 Lada 1200. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1991 Opel Omega weights approximately 385 kg more than 1981 Lada 1200. 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, 1991 Opel Omega (162 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 77 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Lada 1200. (85 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1991 Opel Omega will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Lada 1200.
Compare all specifications:
| 1981 Lada 1200 | 1991 Opel Omega | |
| Make | Lada | Opel |
| Model | 1200 | Omega |
| Year Released | 1981 | 1991 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1198 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 110 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 85 Nm | 162 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 76 mm | 95 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 66 mm | 69.8 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 9.4:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 945 kg | 1330 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4080 mm | 4740 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2740 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 39 L | 70 L |
