1984 Alfa Romeo Giulietta vs. 1986 Opel Omega
To start off, 1986 Opel Omega is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Alfa Romeo Giulietta would be higher. At 1,962 cc (4 cylinders), 1984 Alfa Romeo Giulietta is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Alfa Romeo Giulietta (170 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 55 more horse power than 1986 Opel Omega. (115 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Alfa Romeo Giulietta should accelerate faster than 1986 Opel Omega. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Opel Omega weights approximately 55 kg more than 1984 Alfa Romeo Giulietta.
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, 1984 Alfa Romeo Giulietta (283 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 123 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Opel Omega. (160 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1984 Alfa Romeo Giulietta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Opel Omega.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Alfa Romeo Giulietta | 1986 Opel Omega | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Opel |
| Model | Giulietta | Omega |
| Year Released | 1984 | 1986 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1962 cc | 1795 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 170 HP | 115 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 283 Nm | 160 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 84.8 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.5 mm | 79.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.0:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Top Speed | 203 km/hour | 192 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1140 kg | 1195 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4220 mm | 4690 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2740 mm |
