1981 BMW 520 vs. 1993 Opel Omega
To start off, 1993 Opel Omega is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 BMW 520. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 BMW 520 would be higher. At 2,590 cc (6 cylinders), 1993 Opel Omega is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Opel Omega (148 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 1981 BMW 520. (123 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Opel Omega should accelerate faster than 1981 BMW 520.
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, 1993 Opel Omega (220 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 50 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 BMW 520. (170 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1993 Opel Omega will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 BMW 520. 1993 Opel Omega has automatic transmission and 1981 BMW 520 has manual transmission. 1981 BMW 520 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1993 Opel Omega will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1981 BMW 520 | 1993 Opel Omega | |
Make | BMW | Opel |
Model | 520 | Omega |
Year Released | 1981 | 1993 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1991 cc | 2590 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 123 HP | 148 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 170 Nm | 220 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 88 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 66 mm | 69 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 9.0:1 |
Top Speed | 185 km/hour | 210 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 4690 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2740 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 75 L |