1994 Opel Omega vs. 1978 Opel Rekord
To start off, 1994 Opel Omega is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Opel Rekord. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Opel Rekord would be higher. At 2,498 cc (6 cylinders), 1994 Opel Omega is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Opel Omega (129 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 65 more horse power than 1978 Opel Rekord. (64 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1994 Opel Omega should accelerate faster than 1978 Opel Rekord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Opel Omega weights approximately 270 kg more than 1978 Opel Rekord. 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 Opel Omega (250 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 124 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Opel Rekord. (126 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1994 Opel Omega will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Opel Rekord.
Compare all specifications:
| 1994 Opel Omega | 1978 Opel Rekord | |
| Make | Opel | Opel |
| Model | Omega | Rekord |
| Year Released | 1994 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2498 cc | 2260 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 129 HP | 64 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 250 Nm | 126 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1525 kg | 1255 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 4600 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 2690 mm |
