1990 Opel Omega vs. 2007 Volvo S60
To start off, 2007 Volvo S60 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, 1990 Opel Omega (149 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 2007 Volvo S60. (128 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Opel Omega should accelerate faster than 2007 Volvo S60. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Volvo S60 weights approximately 104 kg more than 1990 Opel Omega.
Let's talk about torque, 2007 Volvo S60 (280 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 56 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Opel Omega. (224 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2007 Volvo S60 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Opel Omega.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Opel Omega | 2007 Volvo S60 | |
| Make | Opel | Volvo |
| Model | Omega | S60 |
| Year Released | 1990 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2594 cc | 2401 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 149 HP | 128 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 224 Nm | 280 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1465 kg | 1569 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4740 mm | 4580 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 2720 mm |
