1990 Opel Omega vs. 2008 SsangYong Korando
To start off, 2008 SsangYong Korando 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 2,874 cc (5 cylinders), 2008 SsangYong Korando is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Opel Omega (149 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 31 more horse power than 2008 SsangYong Korando. (118 HP @ 4100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Opel Omega should accelerate faster than 2008 SsangYong Korando. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 SsangYong Korando weights approximately 400 kg more than 1990 Opel Omega.
Let's talk about torque, 2008 SsangYong Korando (256 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 32 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Opel Omega. (224 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2008 SsangYong Korando will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Opel Omega.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Opel Omega | 2008 SsangYong Korando | |
| Make | Opel | SsangYong |
| Model | Omega | Korando |
| Year Released | 1990 | 2008 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2594 cc | 2874 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 149 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Torque | 224 Nm | 256 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1465 kg | 1865 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4740 mm | 4340 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1850 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 2490 mm |
