1988 BMW 520 vs. 1990 Opel Omega
To start off, 1990 Opel Omega is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 BMW 520. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 BMW 520 would be higher. At 2,967 cc (6 cylinders), 1990 Opel Omega is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Opel Omega (204 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 75 more horse power than 1988 BMW 520. (129 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Opel Omega should accelerate faster than 1988 BMW 520. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 BMW 520 weights approximately 137 kg more than 1990 Opel Omega.
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, 1990 Opel Omega (270 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 96 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 BMW 520. (174 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1990 Opel Omega will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 BMW 520. 1988 BMW 520 has automatic transmission and 1990 Opel Omega has manual transmission. 1990 Opel Omega will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1988 BMW 520 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1988 BMW 520 | 1990 Opel Omega | |
Make | BMW | Opel |
Model | 520 | Omega |
Year Released | 1988 | 1990 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1989 cc | 2967 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 129 HP | 204 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 174 Nm | 270 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 95 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 66 mm | 69.8 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 10.0:1 |
Top Speed | 202 km/hour | 235 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1570 kg | 1433 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4690 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2740 mm |