1990 Opel Omega vs. 1989 Peugeot 205
To start off, 1990 Opel Omega is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Peugeot 205. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Peugeot 205 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 35 more horse power than 1989 Peugeot 205. (114 HP @ 6250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Opel Omega should accelerate faster than 1989 Peugeot 205. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Opel Omega weights approximately 595 kg more than 1989 Peugeot 205. 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 91 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Peugeot 205. (133 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1990 Opel Omega will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Peugeot 205.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Opel Omega | 1989 Peugeot 205 | |
| Make | Opel | Peugeot |
| Model | Omega | 205 |
| Year Released | 1990 | 1989 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2594 cc | 1580 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 149 HP | 114 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6250 RPM |
| Torque | 224 Nm | 133 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1465 kg | 870 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4740 mm | 3710 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 2430 mm |
