1973 Chevrolet Impala vs. 1990 Opel Omega
To start off, 1990 Opel Omega is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Chevrolet Impala. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Chevrolet Impala would be higher. At 4,097 cc (6 cylinders), 1973 Chevrolet Impala is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Opel Omega (149 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 39 more horse power than 1973 Chevrolet Impala. (110 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Opel Omega should accelerate faster than 1973 Chevrolet Impala. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Chevrolet Impala weights approximately 250 kg more than 1990 Opel Omega.
Let's talk about torque, 1973 Chevrolet Impala (251 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 27 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Opel Omega. (224 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1973 Chevrolet Impala will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Opel Omega.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Chevrolet Impala | 1990 Opel Omega | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Opel |
| Model | Impala | Omega |
| Year Released | 1973 | 1990 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4097 cc | 2594 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 110 HP | 149 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 251 Nm | 224 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1715 kg | 1465 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 |
