1987 Dodge Omni vs. 1987 TVR Type S
To start off, both 1987 Dodge Omni and 1987 TVR Type S were released in the same year (1987). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,792 cc (6 cylinders), 1987 TVR Type S is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 TVR Type S (158 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 67 more horse power than 1987 Dodge Omni. (91 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1987 TVR Type S should accelerate faster than 1987 Dodge Omni. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Dodge Omni weights approximately 125 kg more than 1987 TVR Type S.
Because 1987 TVR Type S is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1987 TVR Type S. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1987 Dodge Omni, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 TVR Type S (220 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 55 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Dodge Omni. (165 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1987 TVR Type S will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Dodge Omni.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 Dodge Omni | 1987 TVR Type S | |
| Make | Dodge | TVR |
| Model | Omni | Type S |
| Year Released | 1987 | 1987 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2213 cc | 2792 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 91 HP | 158 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 165 Nm | 220 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1025 kg | 900 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 3970 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1130 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2300 mm |
