1986 BMW Z1 vs. 1987 Opel Omega
To start off, 1987 Opel Omega is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1986 BMW Z1. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1986 BMW Z1 would be higher. At 2,494 cc (6 cylinders), 1986 BMW Z1 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 BMW Z1 (171 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 96 more horse power than 1987 Opel Omega. (75 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1986 BMW Z1 should accelerate faster than 1987 Opel Omega. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Opel Omega weights approximately 407 kg more than 1986 BMW Z1.
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, 1986 BMW Z1 (222 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 83 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Opel Omega. (139 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1986 BMW Z1 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Opel Omega.
Compare all specifications:
| 1986 BMW Z1 | 1987 Opel Omega | |
| Make | BMW | Opel |
| Model | Z1 | Omega |
| Year Released | 1986 | 1987 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2494 cc | 2260 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 171 HP | 75 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 222 Nm | 139 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 998 kg | 1405 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3960 mm | 4740 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2740 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 58 L | 70 L |
