1978 BMW M1 vs. 1999 Opel Omega
To start off, 1999 Opel Omega is newer by 21 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 148 more horse power than 1999 Opel Omega. (125 HP @ 4300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1978 BMW M1 should accelerate faster than 1999 Opel Omega. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Opel Omega weights approximately 410 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 89 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Opel Omega. (241 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1978 BMW M1 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Opel Omega.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 BMW M1 | 1999 Opel Omega | |
| Make | BMW | Opel |
| Model | M1 | Omega |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3453 cc | 2597 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 273 HP | 125 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Torque | 330 Nm | 241 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93.5 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 82.8 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1300 kg | 1710 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4370 mm | 4900 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1140 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2740 mm |
