1986 Holden Barina vs. 1986 Opel Omega
To start off, both 1986 Holden Barina and 1986 Opel Omega were released in the same year (1986). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,796 cc (4 cylinders), 1986 Opel Omega is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Opel Omega (87 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 1986 Holden Barina. (67 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1986 Opel Omega should accelerate faster than 1986 Holden Barina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Opel Omega weights approximately 420 kg more than 1986 Holden Barina. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1986 Opel Omega is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1986 Opel Omega. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1986 Holden Barina, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 Opel Omega (140 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 36 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Holden Barina. (104 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 1986 Opel Omega will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Holden Barina.
Compare all specifications:
| 1986 Holden Barina | 1986 Opel Omega | |
| Make | Holden | Opel |
| Model | Barina | Omega |
| Year Released | 1986 | 1986 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1323 cc | 1796 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 67 HP | 87 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 104 Nm | 140 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 730 kg | 1150 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3780 mm | 4690 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2250 mm | 2670 mm |
