1983 Nissan Silvia vs. 1991 Opel Omega
To start off, 1991 Opel Omega is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1983 Nissan Silvia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1983 Nissan Silvia would be higher. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 1991 Opel Omega is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Nissan Silvia (133 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 1991 Opel Omega. (110 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1983 Nissan Silvia should accelerate faster than 1991 Opel Omega. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1991 Opel Omega weights approximately 130 kg more than 1983 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, 1983 Nissan Silvia (179 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 17 more torque (in Nm) than 1991 Opel Omega. (162 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 1983 Nissan Silvia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1991 Opel Omega.
Compare all specifications:
1983 Nissan Silvia | 1991 Opel Omega | |
Make | Nissan | Opel |
Model | Silvia | Omega |
Year Released | 1983 | 1991 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1809 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 133 HP | 110 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 179 Nm | 162 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1200 kg | 1330 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 4740 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2740 mm |