1990 Opel Lotus Omega vs. 1968 Peugeot 504
To start off, 1990 Opel Lotus Omega is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Peugeot 504. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Peugeot 504 would be higher. At 3,615 cc (6 cylinders), 1990 Opel Lotus Omega is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Opel Lotus Omega (377 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 295 more horse power than 1968 Peugeot 504. (82 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Opel Lotus Omega should accelerate faster than 1968 Peugeot 504. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Opel Lotus Omega weights approximately 463 kg more than 1968 Peugeot 504. 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, 1990 Opel Lotus Omega (568 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 421 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Peugeot 504. (147 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1990 Opel Lotus Omega will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Peugeot 504.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Opel Lotus Omega | 1968 Peugeot 504 | |
| Make | Opel | Peugeot |
| Model | Lotus Omega | 504 |
| Year Released | 1990 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3615 cc | 1795 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 377 HP | 82 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 568 Nm | 147 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 95 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.2:1 | 8.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 313 km/hour | 161 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 | 1663 kg | 1200 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4690 mm | 4500 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 55 L |
