1994 BMW 730 vs. 1986 Opel Omega
To start off, 1994 BMW 730 is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1986 Opel Omega. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1986 Opel Omega would be higher. At 2,997 cc (8 cylinders), 1994 BMW 730 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 BMW 730 (215 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 37 more horse power than 1986 Opel Omega. (178 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1994 BMW 730 should accelerate faster than 1986 Opel Omega. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 BMW 730 weights approximately 310 kg more than 1986 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, 1994 BMW 730 (310 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 70 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Opel Omega. (240 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1994 BMW 730 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Opel Omega.
Compare all specifications:
| 1994 BMW 730 | 1986 Opel Omega | |
| Make | BMW | Opel |
| Model | 730 | Omega |
| Year Released | 1994 | 1986 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2997 cc | 2969 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 215 HP | 178 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 310 Nm | 240 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1680 kg | 1370 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5130 mm | 4690 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2940 mm | 2740 mm |
