1986 Opel Omega vs. 1975 Plymouth Volare
To start off, 1986 Opel Omega is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Plymouth Volare. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Plymouth Volare would be higher. At 5,210 cc (8 cylinders), 1975 Plymouth Volare is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Plymouth Volare (138 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 1986 Opel Omega. (115 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1975 Plymouth Volare should accelerate faster than 1986 Opel Omega. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Plymouth Volare weights approximately 325 kg more than 1986 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, 1975 Plymouth Volare (333 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 173 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Opel Omega. (160 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1975 Plymouth Volare will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Opel Omega.
Compare all specifications:
1986 Opel Omega | 1975 Plymouth Volare | |
Make | Opel | Plymouth |
Model | Omega | Volare |
Year Released | 1986 | 1975 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1795 cc | 5210 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 115 HP | 138 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 160 Nm | 333 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1195 kg | 1520 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4690 mm | 5020 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1870 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 2760 mm |