1990 Alpine A 610 vs. 2002 Opel Omega

To start off, 2002 Opel Omega is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Alpine A 610. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Alpine A 610 would be higher. At 2,975 cc (6 cylinders), 1990 Alpine A 610 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Alpine A 610 (248 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 99 more horse power than 2002 Opel Omega. (149 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Alpine A 610 should accelerate faster than 2002 Opel Omega. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Opel Omega weights approximately 319 kg more than 1990 Alpine A 610.

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 Alpine A 610 (357 Nm @ 2900 RPM) has 57 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Opel Omega. (300 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 1990 Alpine A 610 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Opel Omega. 2002 Opel Omega has automatic transmission and 1990 Alpine A 610 has manual transmission. 1990 Alpine A 610 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2002 Opel Omega will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

1990 Alpine A 610 2002 Opel Omega
Make Alpine Opel
Model A 610 Omega
Year Released 1990 2002
Engine Size 2975 cc 2497 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Horse Power 248 HP 149 HP
Engine RPM 5750 RPM 4000 RPM
Torque 357 Nm 300 Nm
Torque RPM 2900 RPM 1750 RPM
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Manual Automatic
Vehicle Weight 1414 kg 1733 kg
Vehicle Length 4430 mm 4900 mm
Vehicle Width 1780 mm 1780 mm
Vehicle Height 1200 mm 1550 mm


 

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