1986 Lotus Excel 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 Lotus Excel. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1986 Lotus Excel would be higher. At 2,174 cc (4 cylinders), 1986 Lotus Excel is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Lotus Excel (180 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 70 more horse power than 1987 Opel Omega. (110 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1986 Lotus Excel should accelerate faster than 1987 Opel Omega. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Opel Omega weights approximately 153 kg more than 1986 Lotus Excel.
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 Lotus Excel (224 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 64 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Opel Omega. (160 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 1986 Lotus Excel will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Opel Omega. 1986 Lotus Excel has automatic transmission and 1987 Opel Omega has manual transmission. 1987 Opel Omega will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1986 Lotus Excel will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1986 Lotus Excel | 1987 Opel Omega | |
Make | Lotus | Opel |
Model | Excel | Omega |
Year Released | 1986 | 1987 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2174 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 180 HP | 110 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 224 Nm | 160 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1177 kg | 1330 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4740 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1020 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2490 mm | 2740 mm |