1988 Volvo 760 vs. 2001 Opel Omega
To start off, 2001 Opel Omega is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Volvo 760. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Volvo 760 would be higher. At 2,849 cc (6 cylinders), 1988 Volvo 760 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Volvo 760 (165 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 2001 Opel Omega. (142 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 Volvo 760 should accelerate faster than 2001 Opel Omega. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Opel Omega weights approximately 330 kg more than 1988 Volvo 760.
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 Volvo 760 (240 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 31 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Opel Omega. (209 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1988 Volvo 760 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Opel Omega.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Volvo 760 | 2001 Opel Omega | |
| Make | Volvo | Opel |
| Model | 760 | Omega |
| Year Released | 1988 | 2001 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2849 cc | 2198 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 165 HP | 142 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 240 Nm | 209 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1335 kg | 1665 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4900 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2740 mm |
