1988 Holden Commodore vs. 1997 Opel Omega
To start off, 1997 Opel Omega is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Holden Commodore. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Holden Commodore would be higher. At 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 1988 Holden Commodore is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Holden Commodore (168 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 54 more horse power than 1997 Opel Omega. (114 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 Holden Commodore should accelerate faster than 1997 Opel Omega. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Opel Omega weights approximately 120 kg more than 1988 Holden Commodore.
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, 1988 Holden Commodore (292 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 114 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Opel Omega. (178 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1988 Holden Commodore will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Opel Omega.
Compare all specifications:
1988 Holden Commodore | 1997 Opel Omega | |
Make | Holden | Opel |
Model | Commodore | Omega |
Year Released | 1988 | 1997 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3791 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 168 HP | 114 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 292 Nm | 178 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1310 kg | 1430 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 4790 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 2740 mm |