1993 Opel Omega vs. 1976 Opel Commodore
To start off, 1993 Opel Omega is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Opel Commodore. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Opel Commodore would be higher. At 2,783 cc (6 cylinders), 1976 Opel Commodore is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Opel Omega (148 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 1976 Opel Commodore. (141 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 Opel Omega should accelerate faster than 1976 Opel Commodore.
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 4 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Opel Commodore. (216 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1993 Opel Omega will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Opel Commodore.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 Opel Omega | 1976 Opel Commodore | |
| Make | Opel | Opel |
| Model | Omega | Commodore |
| Year Released | 1993 | 1976 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2590 cc | 2783 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 141 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 220 Nm | 216 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 88 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 69 mm | 69.8 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4690 mm | 4620 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 2670 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 40 L |
