1968 Chevrolet Chevelle vs. 1990 Opel Omega
To start off, 1990 Opel Omega is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Chevrolet Chevelle. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Chevrolet Chevelle would be higher. At 3,768 cc (6 cylinders), 1968 Chevrolet Chevelle is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Chevrolet Chevelle (140 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 51 more horse power than 1990 Opel Omega. (89 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Chevrolet Chevelle should accelerate faster than 1990 Opel Omega. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Chevrolet Chevelle weights approximately 295 kg more than 1990 Opel Omega. 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, 1968 Chevrolet Chevelle (298 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 147 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Opel Omega. (151 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1968 Chevrolet Chevelle will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Opel Omega.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Chevrolet Chevelle | 1990 Opel Omega | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Opel |
| Model | Chevelle | Omega |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1990 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3768 cc | 1796 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 140 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 298 Nm | 151 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 98.4 mm | 84.8 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82.6 mm | 79.5 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1501 kg | 1206 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5110 mm | 4740 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2740 mm |
