1993 Opel Omega vs. 2011 Lotus Elise
To start off, 2011 Lotus Elise is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1993 Opel Omega. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 Opel Omega would be higher. At 2,260 cc (4 cylinders), 1993 Opel Omega is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Lotus Elise (217 HP @ 8000 RPM) has 142 more horse power than 1993 Opel Omega. (75 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Lotus Elise should accelerate faster than 1993 Opel Omega. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Opel Omega weights approximately 394 kg more than 2011 Lotus Elise.
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, 2011 Lotus Elise (210 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 72 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Opel Omega. (138 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2011 Lotus Elise will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Opel Omega.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 Opel Omega | 2011 Lotus Elise | |
| Make | Opel | Lotus |
| Model | Omega | Elise |
| Year Released | 1993 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Roadster |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2260 cc | 1800 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 75 HP | 217 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 8000 RPM |
| Torque | 138 Nm | 210 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1320 kg | 926 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4740 mm | 3785 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1118 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 2299 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 44 L |
