1984 BMW 628 vs. 1999 Opel Omega
To start off, 1999 Opel Omega is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 BMW 628. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 BMW 628 would be higher. At 2,788 cc (6 cylinders), 1984 BMW 628 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 BMW 628 (181 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 1999 Opel Omega. (168 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 BMW 628 should accelerate faster than 1999 Opel Omega. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Opel Omega weights approximately 240 kg more than 1984 BMW 628.
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, 1984 BMW 628 (240 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 13 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Opel Omega. (227 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1984 BMW 628 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Opel Omega.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 BMW 628 | 1999 Opel Omega | |
| Make | BMW | Opel |
| Model | 628 | Omega |
| Year Released | 1984 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2788 cc | 2498 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 181 HP | 168 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 240 Nm | 227 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1470 kg | 1710 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4900 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2740 mm |
