1984 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 vs. 1999 Opel Omega
To start off, 1999 Opel Omega is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 would be higher. At 2,196 cc (4 cylinders), 1999 Opel Omega is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Opel Omega (142 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 1984 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6. (135 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Opel Omega should accelerate faster than 1984 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Opel Omega weights approximately 215 kg more than 1984 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6. 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, 1999 Opel Omega (203 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 25 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6. (178 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1999 Opel Omega will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6. 1999 Opel Omega has automatic transmission and 1984 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 has manual transmission. 1984 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1999 Opel Omega will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1984 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 | 1999 Opel Omega | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Opel |
Model | Alfa 6 | Omega |
Year Released | 1984 | 1999 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 2196 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 135 HP | 142 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 178 Nm | 203 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 66.2 mm | 94.6 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
Top Speed | 180 km/hour | 198 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1470 kg | 1685 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4690 mm | 4900 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1550 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2640 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 75 L |