1983 Lotus Excel vs. 2002 Opel Omega
To start off, 2002 Opel Omega is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1983 Lotus Excel. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1983 Lotus Excel would be higher. At 2,197 cc (4 cylinders), 2002 Opel Omega is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Lotus Excel (160 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 2002 Opel Omega. (142 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1983 Lotus Excel should accelerate faster than 2002 Opel Omega. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Opel Omega weights approximately 598 kg more than 1983 Lotus Excel.
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, 1983 Lotus Excel (218 Nm @ 5250 RPM) has 9 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Opel Omega. (209 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1983 Lotus Excel will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Opel Omega.
Compare all specifications:
1983 Lotus Excel | 2002 Opel Omega | |
Make | Lotus | Opel |
Model | Excel | Omega |
Year Released | 1983 | 2002 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2174 cc | 2197 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 160 HP | 142 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 218 Nm | 209 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5250 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 95.3 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 94.6 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 206 km/hour | 210 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1135 kg | 1733 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4900 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1020 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2850 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.1 L/100km | 7.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 31 L | 75 L |