1992 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 2002 Opel Omega
To start off, 2002 Opel Omega is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1992 Chevrolet Corvette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1992 Chevrolet Corvette would be higher. At 5,731 cc (8 cylinders), 1992 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Chevrolet Corvette (380 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 238 more horse power than 2002 Opel Omega. (142 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1992 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 2002 Opel Omega. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Opel Omega weights approximately 219 kg more than 1992 Chevrolet Corvette.
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, 1992 Chevrolet Corvette (512 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 303 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Opel Omega. (209 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1992 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Opel Omega.
Compare all specifications:
| 1992 Chevrolet Corvette | 2002 Opel Omega | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Opel |
| Model | Corvette | Omega |
| Year Released | 1992 | 2002 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5731 cc | 2197 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 380 HP | 142 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 512 Nm | 209 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 99 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 93 mm | 94.6 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 262 km/hour | 210 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1514 kg | 1733 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4540 mm | 4900 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2850 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 75 L |
