1984 Nissan Leopard vs. 1990 Opel Omega
To start off, 1990 Opel Omega is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Nissan Leopard. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Nissan Leopard would be higher. At 2,960 cc (6 cylinders), 1984 Nissan Leopard is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Nissan Leopard (213 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 98 more horse power than 1990 Opel Omega. (115 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Nissan Leopard should accelerate faster than 1990 Opel Omega. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Nissan Leopard weights approximately 71 kg more than 1990 Opel Omega. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 Nissan Leopard (335 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 166 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Opel Omega. (169 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1984 Nissan Leopard will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Opel Omega. 1984 Nissan Leopard has automatic transmission and 1990 Opel Omega has manual transmission. 1990 Opel Omega will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1984 Nissan Leopard will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Nissan Leopard | 1990 Opel Omega | |
| Make | Nissan | Opel |
| Model | Leopard | Omega |
| Year Released | 1984 | 1990 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2960 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 213 HP | 115 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 335 Nm | 169 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1370 kg | 1299 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 4770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2740 mm |
