1987 Alfa Romeo 75 vs. 1986 Opel Omega
To start off, 1987 Alfa Romeo 75 is newer by 1 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 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 1987 Alfa Romeo 75 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Alfa Romeo 75 (95 HP @ 4300 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 1986 Opel Omega. (87 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1987 Alfa Romeo 75 should accelerate faster than 1986 Opel Omega. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Alfa Romeo 75 weights approximately 70 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, 1987 Alfa Romeo 75 (192 Nm @ 2300 RPM) has 52 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Opel Omega. (140 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1987 Alfa Romeo 75 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Opel Omega.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 Alfa Romeo 75 | 1986 Opel Omega | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Opel |
| Model | 75 | Omega |
| Year Released | 1987 | 1986 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 1796 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 95 HP | 87 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4300 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 192 Nm | 140 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 88 mm | 84.8 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 79.5 mm |
| Top Speed | 175 km/hour | 183 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1220 kg | 1150 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4340 mm | 4690 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2670 mm |
