1971 Chevrolet Impala vs. 1990 Opel Omega
To start off, 1990 Opel Omega is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Chevrolet Impala. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Chevrolet Impala would be higher. At 4,092 cc (6 cylinders), 1971 Chevrolet Impala is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Chevrolet Impala (110 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 1990 Opel Omega. (89 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Chevrolet Impala should accelerate faster than 1990 Opel Omega. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Chevrolet Impala weights approximately 509 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, 1971 Chevrolet Impala (256 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 105 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Opel Omega. (151 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1971 Chevrolet Impala will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Opel Omega.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Chevrolet Impala | 1990 Opel Omega | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Opel |
| Model | Impala | Omega |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1990 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4092 cc | 1796 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 110 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 256 Nm | 151 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 98.2 mm | 84.8 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 89.6 mm | 79.5 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1715 kg | 1206 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5600 mm | 4740 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3100 mm | 2740 mm |
