1987 BMW 730 vs. 1986 Opel Omega
To start off, 1987 BMW 730 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 2,986 cc (6 cylinders), 1987 BMW 730 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 BMW 730 (181 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 59 more horse power than 1986 Opel Omega. (122 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1987 BMW 730 should accelerate faster than 1986 Opel Omega. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 BMW 730 weights approximately 327 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 BMW 730 (260 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 85 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Opel Omega. (175 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1987 BMW 730 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Opel Omega.
Compare all specifications:
1987 BMW 730 | 1986 Opel Omega | |
Make | BMW | Opel |
Model | 730 | Omega |
Year Released | 1987 | 1986 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2986 cc | 1996 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 181 HP | 122 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 260 Nm | 175 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1602 kg | 1275 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4740 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2740 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 75 L |