1990 Opel Omega vs. 2008 Rover 75
To start off, 2008 Rover 75 is newer by 18 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, 2008 Rover 75 (158 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 1990 Opel Omega. (149 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Rover 75 should accelerate faster than 1990 Opel Omega. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Rover 75 weights approximately 71 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, 1990 Opel Omega (224 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 9 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Rover 75. (215 Nm @ 2100 RPM). This means 1990 Opel Omega will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Rover 75.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Opel Omega | 2008 Rover 75 | |
| Make | Opel | Rover |
| Model | Omega | 75 |
| Year Released | 1990 | 2008 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2594 cc | 1796 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 149 HP | 158 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 224 Nm | 215 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2100 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1465 kg | 1536 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4740 mm | 4800 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 2750 mm |
