1990 Opel Lotus Omega vs. 2010 Cadillac CTS
To start off, 2010 Cadillac CTS is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Opel Lotus Omega. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Opel Lotus Omega would be higher. At 3,615 cc (6 cylinders), 1990 Opel Lotus Omega is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Opel Lotus Omega (377 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 107 more horse power than 2010 Cadillac CTS. (270 HP @ 7000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Opel Lotus Omega should accelerate faster than 2010 Cadillac CTS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Cadillac CTS weights approximately 93 kg more than 1990 Opel Lotus Omega.
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 Opel Lotus Omega (568 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 266 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Cadillac CTS. (302 Nm @ 5700 RPM). This means 1990 Opel Lotus Omega will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Cadillac CTS.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Opel Lotus Omega | 2010 Cadillac CTS | |
| Make | Opel | Cadillac |
| Model | Lotus Omega | CTS |
| Year Released | 1990 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3615 cc | 3000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 377 HP | 270 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 568 Nm | 302 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1663 kg | 1756 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4690 mm | 4867 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1842 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1504 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 2880 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 10.5 L/100km | 9 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 16.3 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 68 L |
