1986 Opel Omega vs. 1986 Porsche 911
To start off, both 1986 Opel Omega and 1986 Porsche 911 were released in the same year (1986). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,164 cc (6 cylinders), 1986 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Porsche 911 (228 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 113 more horse power than 1986 Opel Omega. (115 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1986 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1986 Opel Omega. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Porsche 911 weights approximately 35 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, 1986 Porsche 911 (286 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 126 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Opel Omega. (160 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1986 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Opel Omega.
Compare all specifications:
1986 Opel Omega | 1986 Porsche 911 | |
Make | Opel | Porsche |
Model | Omega | 911 |
Year Released | 1986 | 1986 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 1795 cc | 3164 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Horse Power | 115 HP | 228 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5900 RPM |
Torque | 160 Nm | 286 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84.8 mm | 95 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 74.4 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1195 kg | 1230 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4690 mm | 4300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 2280 mm |