1992 BMW 850 vs. 1990 Opel Lotus Omega
To start off, 1992 BMW 850 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Opel Lotus Omega. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Opel Lotus Omega would be higher. At 5,576 cc (12 cylinders), 1992 BMW 850 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 BMW 850 (380 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 1990 Opel Lotus Omega. (377 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1992 BMW 850 should accelerate faster than 1990 Opel Lotus Omega. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 BMW 850 weights approximately 202 kg more than 1990 Opel Lotus Omega. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1990 Opel Lotus Omega (568 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 18 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 BMW 850. (550 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1990 Opel Lotus Omega will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 BMW 850.
Compare all specifications:
| 1992 BMW 850 | 1990 Opel Lotus Omega | |
| Make | BMW | Opel |
| Model | 850 | Lotus Omega |
| Year Released | 1992 | 1990 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5576 cc | 3615 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 380 HP | 377 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 550 Nm | 568 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 95 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 8.2:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 313 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 6.3 seconds | 4.9 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1865 kg | 1663 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 4690 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1940 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2740 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 75 L |
