1978 BMW M1 vs. 1987 Opel Omega
To start off, 1987 Opel Omega is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 BMW M1. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 BMW M1 would be higher. At 3,453 cc (6 cylinders), 1978 BMW M1 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 BMW M1 (273 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 163 more horse power than 1987 Opel Omega. (110 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1978 BMW M1 should accelerate faster than 1987 Opel Omega. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Opel Omega weights approximately 30 kg more than 1978 BMW M1.
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, 1978 BMW M1 (330 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 170 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Opel Omega. (160 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 1978 BMW M1 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Opel Omega.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 BMW M1 | 1987 Opel Omega | |
| Make | BMW | Opel |
| Model | M1 | Omega |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1987 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3453 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 273 HP | 110 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 330 Nm | 160 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1300 kg | 1330 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4370 mm | 4740 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1140 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2740 mm |
