1990 Opel Omega vs. 1974 Opel Rekord
To start off, 1990 Opel Omega is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Opel Rekord. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Opel Rekord 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 83 more horse power than 1974 Opel Rekord. (66 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Opel Omega should accelerate faster than 1974 Opel Rekord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Opel Omega weights approximately 400 kg more than 1974 Opel Rekord. 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 104 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Opel Rekord. (120 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1990 Opel Omega will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Opel Rekord.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Opel Omega | 1974 Opel Rekord | |
| Make | Opel | Opel |
| Model | Omega | Rekord |
| Year Released | 1990 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2594 cc | 1698 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 149 HP | 66 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 224 Nm | 120 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1465 kg | 1065 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4740 mm | 4580 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 2680 mm |
