1982 Nissan Silvia vs. 1988 Opel Omega
To start off, 1988 Opel Omega is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1982 Nissan Silvia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1982 Nissan Silvia would be higher. At 1,796 cc (4 cylinders), 1988 Opel Omega is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Nissan Silvia (98 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 1988 Opel Omega. (89 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1982 Nissan Silvia should accelerate faster than 1988 Opel Omega. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Opel Omega weights approximately 190 kg more than 1982 Nissan Silvia.
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, 1988 Opel Omega (152 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Nissan Silvia. (147 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1988 Opel Omega will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Nissan Silvia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1982 Nissan Silvia | 1988 Opel Omega | |
| Make | Nissan | Opel |
| Model | Silvia | Omega |
| Year Released | 1982 | 1988 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1770 cc | 1796 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 98 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 147 Nm | 152 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1010 kg | 1200 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4740 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2740 mm |
