1990 Opel Omega vs. 2012 Porsche Panamera
To start off, 2012 Porsche Panamera 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 4,806 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Porsche Panamera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Porsche Panamera (400 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 251 more horse power than 1990 Opel Omega. (149 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Porsche Panamera should accelerate faster than 1990 Opel Omega. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Porsche Panamera weights approximately 335 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 Porsche Panamera (500 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 276 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Opel Omega. (224 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2012 Porsche Panamera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Opel Omega.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Opel Omega | 2012 Porsche Panamera | |
| Make | Opel | Porsche |
| Model | Omega | Panamera |
| Year Released | 1990 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2594 cc | 4806 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 149 HP | 400 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 224 Nm | 500 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1465 kg | 1800 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4740 mm | 4968 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1931 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1408 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 2920 mm |
