1990 Opel Omega vs. 1981 Pontiac Grand Safari
To start off, 1990 Opel Omega is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Pontiac Grand Safari. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Pontiac Grand Safari would be higher. At 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1981 Pontiac Grand Safari is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 149 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Pontiac Grand Safari weights approximately 335 kg more than 1990 Opel Omega.
Let's talk about torque, 1981 Pontiac Grand Safari (325 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 101 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Opel Omega. (224 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1981 Pontiac Grand Safari will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Opel Omega.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Opel Omega | 1981 Pontiac Grand Safari | |
| Make | Opel | Pontiac |
| Model | Omega | Grand Safari |
| Year Released | 1990 | 1981 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2594 cc | 4942 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 149 HP | 149 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 224 Nm | 325 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1465 kg | 1800 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4740 mm | 5450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 2020 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 2950 mm |
