1988 Opel Omega vs. 1974 Porsche 911
To start off, 1988 Opel Omega is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Porsche 911. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Porsche 911 would be higher. At 2,687 cc (6 cylinders), 1974 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Porsche 911 (165 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 76 more horse power than 1988 Opel Omega. (89 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1974 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1988 Opel Omega. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Opel Omega weights approximately 80 kg more than 1974 Porsche 911.
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, 1974 Porsche 911 (235 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 83 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Opel Omega. (152 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1974 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Opel Omega.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Opel Omega | 1974 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Opel | Porsche |
| Model | Omega | 911 |
| Year Released | 1988 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1796 cc | 2687 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 165 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 152 Nm | 235 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84.8 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 70.4 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1200 kg | 1120 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4740 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 2270 mm |
