1989 Alpine V6 vs. 1989 Opel Omega
To start off, both 1989 Alpine V6 and 1989 Opel Omega were released in the same year (1989). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,457 cc (6 cylinders), 1989 Alpine V6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Alpine V6 (197 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 108 more horse power than 1989 Opel Omega. (89 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1989 Alpine V6 should accelerate faster than 1989 Opel Omega. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Opel Omega weights approximately 20 kg more than 1989 Alpine V6.
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, 1989 Alpine V6 (296 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 145 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Opel Omega. (151 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1989 Alpine V6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Opel Omega.
Compare all specifications:
| 1989 Alpine V6 | 1989 Opel Omega | |
| Make | Alpine | Opel |
| Model | V6 | Omega |
| Year Released | 1989 | 1989 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 2457 cc | 1796 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 197 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 296 Nm | 151 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1180 kg | 1200 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 4740 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2740 mm |
