1990 Opel Omega vs. 2012 BMW 535
To start off, 2012 BMW 535 is newer by 22 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 2,979 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 BMW 535 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 BMW 535 (300 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 151 more horse power than 1990 Opel Omega. (149 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 BMW 535 should accelerate faster than 1990 Opel Omega. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 BMW 535 weights approximately 380 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, 2012 BMW 535 (406 Nm @ 1300 RPM) has 182 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Opel Omega. (224 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2012 BMW 535 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Opel Omega.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Opel Omega | 2012 BMW 535 | |
| Make | Opel | BMW |
| Model | Omega | 535 |
| Year Released | 1990 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2594 cc | 2979 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 149 HP | 300 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 224 Nm | 406 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 1300 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1465 kg | 1845 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4740 mm | 4899 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1464 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 2968 mm |
