1987 Opel Omega vs. 1983 Volvo 760
To start off, 1987 Opel Omega is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1983 Volvo 760. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1983 Volvo 760 would be higher. At 2,849 cc (6 cylinders), 1983 Volvo 760 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Volvo 760 (156 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 67 more horse power than 1987 Opel Omega. (89 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1983 Volvo 760 should accelerate faster than 1987 Opel Omega. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Volvo 760 weights approximately 125 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, 1983 Volvo 760 (234 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 83 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Opel Omega. (151 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1983 Volvo 760 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Opel Omega.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 Opel Omega | 1983 Volvo 760 | |
| Make | Opel | Volvo |
| Model | Omega | 760 |
| Year Released | 1987 | 1983 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1795 cc | 2849 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 156 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 151 Nm | 234 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84.8 mm | 91 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 73 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1200 kg | 1325 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4740 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 2780 mm |
