1987 Opel Omega vs. 2013 Porsche Cayman
To start off, 2013 Porsche Cayman is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1987 Opel Omega. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1987 Opel Omega would be higher. At 2,900 cc (4 cylinders), 2013 Porsche Cayman is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Porsche Cayman (261 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 186 more horse power than 1987 Opel Omega. (75 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Porsche Cayman should accelerate faster than 1987 Opel Omega. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Opel Omega weights approximately 75 kg more than 2013 Porsche Cayman.
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, 2013 Porsche Cayman (300 Nm @ 6000 RPM) has 161 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Opel Omega. (139 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2013 Porsche Cayman will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Opel Omega.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 Opel Omega | 2013 Porsche Cayman | |
| Make | Opel | Porsche |
| Model | Omega | Cayman |
| Year Released | 1987 | 2013 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 2260 cc | 2900 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 75 HP | 261 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 7200 RPM |
| Torque | 139 Nm | 300 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85 mm | 77 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1405 kg | 1330 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4740 mm | 4347 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1801 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1304 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 2415 mm |
