1990 Opel Omega vs. 1971 Renault 10
To start off, 1990 Opel Omega is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Renault 10. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Renault 10 would be higher. At 2,594 cc (6 cylinders), 1990 Opel Omega is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Opel Omega (149 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 102 more horse power than 1971 Renault 10. (47 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Opel Omega should accelerate faster than 1971 Renault 10. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Opel Omega weights approximately 675 kg more than 1971 Renault 10. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1990 Opel Omega (224 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 129 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Renault 10. (95 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1990 Opel Omega will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Renault 10.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Opel Omega | 1971 Renault 10 | |
| Make | Opel | Renault |
| Model | Omega | 10 |
| Year Released | 1990 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 2594 cc | 1289 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 149 HP | 47 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 224 Nm | 95 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1465 kg | 790 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4740 mm | 4200 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 2280 mm |
