1993 BMW 518 vs. 1993 Opel Omega
To start off, both 1993 BMW 518 and 1993 Opel Omega were released in the same year (1993). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,590 cc (6 cylinders), 1993 Opel Omega is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Opel Omega (148 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 35 more horse power than 1993 BMW 518. (113 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Opel Omega should accelerate faster than 1993 BMW 518.
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 Opel Omega (220 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 55 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 BMW 518. (165 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 1993 Opel Omega will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 BMW 518. 1993 Opel Omega has automatic transmission and 1993 BMW 518 has manual transmission. 1993 BMW 518 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1993 Opel Omega will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1993 BMW 518 | 1993 Opel Omega | |
Make | BMW | Opel |
Model | 518 | Omega |
Year Released | 1993 | 1993 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1766 cc | 2590 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 113 HP | 148 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 165 Nm | 220 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 88 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 81 mm | 69 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 9.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 4690 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2740 mm |