1990 Lotus Esprit vs. 1986 Opel Omega
To start off, 1990 Lotus Esprit is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1986 Opel Omega. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1986 Opel Omega would be higher. At 2,174 cc (4 cylinders), 1990 Lotus Esprit is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Lotus Esprit (172 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 50 more horse power than 1986 Opel Omega. (122 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Lotus Esprit should accelerate faster than 1986 Opel Omega. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Opel Omega weights approximately 100 kg more than 1990 Lotus Esprit.
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 Lotus Esprit (221 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 46 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Opel Omega. (175 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1990 Lotus Esprit will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Opel Omega.
Compare all specifications:
1990 Lotus Esprit | 1986 Opel Omega | |
Make | Lotus | Opel |
Model | Esprit | Omega |
Year Released | 1990 | 1986 |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 2174 cc | 1996 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 172 HP | 122 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 221 Nm | 175 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2600 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1175 kg | 1275 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 4740 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1160 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2740 mm |