1990 Opel Omega vs. 2007 Subaru Forester
To start off, 2007 Subaru Forester is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Opel Omega. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Opel Omega would be higher. At 2,594 cc (6 cylinders), 1990 Opel Omega is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Subaru Forester (173 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 1990 Opel Omega. (149 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Subaru Forester should accelerate faster than 1990 Opel Omega. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Subaru Forester weights approximately 168 kg more than 1990 Opel Omega. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2007 Subaru Forester (225 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Opel Omega. (224 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2007 Subaru Forester will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Opel Omega.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Opel Omega | 2007 Subaru Forester | |
| Make | Opel | Subaru |
| Model | Omega | Forester |
| Year Released | 1990 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2594 cc | 2457 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Horse Power | 149 HP | 173 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 224 Nm | 225 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1465 kg | 1633 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4740 mm | 4490 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1660 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 2530 mm |
