1984 Dodge Omni vs. 1960 Land Rover 88
To start off, 1984 Dodge Omni is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Land Rover 88. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Land Rover 88 would be higher. At 2,286 cc (4 cylinders), 1960 Land Rover 88 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1960 Land Rover 88 (67 HP) has 5 more horse power than 1984 Dodge Omni. (62 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1960 Land Rover 88 should accelerate faster than 1984 Dodge Omni. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 Land Rover 88 weights approximately 480 kg more than 1984 Dodge Omni. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1960 Land Rover 88 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1984 Dodge Omni. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1960 Land Rover 88 will offer significantly more control. 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, 1960 Land Rover 88 (157 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 40 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Dodge Omni. (117 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1960 Land Rover 88 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Dodge Omni.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Dodge Omni | 1960 Land Rover 88 | |
| Make | Dodge | Land Rover |
| Model | Omni | 88 |
| Year Released | 1984 | 1960 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1592 cc | 2286 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 62 HP | 67 HP |
| Torque | 117 Nm | 157 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Vehicle Weight | 980 kg | 1460 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 3630 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1980 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2240 mm |
