1987 Opel Omega vs. 1975 Plymouth Volare
To start off, 1987 Opel Omega is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Plymouth Volare. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Plymouth Volare would be higher. At 5,210 cc (8 cylinders), 1975 Plymouth Volare is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Plymouth Volare (138 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 49 more horse power than 1987 Opel Omega. (89 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1975 Plymouth Volare should accelerate faster than 1987 Opel Omega. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Plymouth Volare weights approximately 320 kg more than 1987 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, 1975 Plymouth Volare (333 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 182 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Opel Omega. (151 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1975 Plymouth Volare will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Opel Omega.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 Opel Omega | 1975 Plymouth Volare | |
| Make | Opel | Plymouth |
| Model | Omega | Volare |
| Year Released | 1987 | 1975 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1795 cc | 5210 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 151 Nm | 333 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1200 kg | 1520 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4740 mm | 5020 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 2760 mm |
