1982 Lada 1200 vs. 2002 Opel Omega
To start off, 2002 Opel Omega is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1982 Lada 1200. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1982 Lada 1200 would be higher. At 2,497 cc (6 cylinders), 2002 Opel Omega is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Opel Omega (148 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 87 more horse power than 1982 Lada 1200. (61 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Opel Omega should accelerate faster than 1982 Lada 1200. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Opel Omega weights approximately 715 kg more than 1982 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, 2002 Opel Omega (300 Nm @ 1700 RPM) has 215 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Lada 1200. (85 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2002 Opel Omega will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Lada 1200.
Compare all specifications:
| 1982 Lada 1200 | 2002 Opel Omega | |
| Make | Lada | Opel |
| Model | 1200 | Omega |
| Year Released | 1982 | 2002 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1196 cc | 2497 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 61 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 85 Nm | 300 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 1700 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 76 mm | 80.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 66 mm | 82.8 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 17.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 945 kg | 1660 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4080 mm | 4900 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2740 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 39 L | 75 L |
