1986 Opel Omega vs. 2010 Smart ForTwo
To start off, 2010 Smart ForTwo is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1986 Opel Omega. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1986 Opel Omega would be higher. At 1,795 cc (4 cylinders), 1986 Opel Omega is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Opel Omega (115 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 45 more horse power than 2010 Smart ForTwo. (70 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1986 Opel Omega should accelerate faster than 2010 Smart ForTwo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Opel Omega weights approximately 375 kg more than 2010 Smart ForTwo. 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 Opel Omega (160 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 68 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Smart ForTwo. (92 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1986 Opel Omega will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Smart ForTwo.
Compare all specifications:
| 1986 Opel Omega | 2010 Smart ForTwo | |
| Make | Opel | Smart |
| Model | Omega | ForTwo |
| Year Released | 1986 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1795 cc | 1000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 115 HP | 70 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 160 Nm | 92 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1195 kg | 820 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4690 mm | 2695 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1542 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 1867 mm |
