1986 Opel Omega vs. 1986 Holden Commodore
To start off, both 1986 Opel Omega and 1986 Holden Commodore were released in the same year (1986). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,962 cc (6 cylinders), 1986 Holden Commodore is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Holden Commodore (201 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 79 more horse power than 1986 Opel Omega. (122 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1986 Holden Commodore should accelerate faster than 1986 Opel Omega. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Opel Omega weights approximately 75 kg more than 1986 Holden Commodore.
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 Holden Commodore (296 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 121 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Opel Omega. (175 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1986 Holden Commodore will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Opel Omega. 1986 Holden Commodore has automatic transmission and 1986 Opel Omega has manual transmission. 1986 Opel Omega will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1986 Holden Commodore will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1986 Opel Omega | 1986 Holden Commodore | |
| Make | Opel | Holden |
| Model | Omega | Commodore |
| Year Released | 1986 | 1986 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1998 cc | 2962 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 122 HP | 201 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 175 Nm | 296 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1310 kg | 1235 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4740 mm | 4770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 2670 mm |
