1990 Opel Omega vs. 2011 Kia Soul
To start off, 2011 Kia Soul is newer by 21 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 7 more horse power than 2011 Kia Soul. (142 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Opel Omega should accelerate faster than 2011 Kia Soul. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Opel Omega weights approximately 195 kg more than 2011 Kia Soul. 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 38 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Kia Soul. (186 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 1990 Opel Omega will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Kia Soul.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Opel Omega | 2011 Kia Soul | |
| Make | Opel | Kia |
| Model | Omega | Soul |
| Year Released | 1990 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2594 cc | 2000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 149 HP | 142 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 224 Nm | 186 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1465 kg | 1270 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4740 mm | 4105 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1786 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1610 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 2550 mm |
