1993 Aston Martin V8 Vantage vs. 1987 Opel Omega
To start off, 1993 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1987 Opel Omega. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1987 Opel Omega would be higher. At 5,339 cc (8 cylinders), 1993 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (543 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 433 more horse power than 1987 Opel Omega. (110 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 Aston Martin V8 Vantage should accelerate faster than 1987 Opel Omega. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Aston Martin V8 Vantage weights approximately 660 kg more than 1987 Opel 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, 1993 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (745 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 585 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Opel Omega. (160 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 1993 Aston Martin V8 Vantage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Opel Omega.
Compare all specifications:
1993 Aston Martin V8 Vantage | 1987 Opel Omega | |
Make | Aston Martin | Opel |
Model | V8 Vantage | Omega |
Year Released | 1993 | 1987 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5339 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 543 HP | 110 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 745 Nm | 160 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1990 kg | 1330 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4750 mm | 4740 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2740 mm |