1994 Opel Omega vs. 2011 Land Rover Freelander
To start off, 2011 Land Rover Freelander is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1994 Opel Omega. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1994 Opel Omega would be higher. At 2,498 cc (6 cylinders), 1994 Opel Omega is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Land Rover Freelander (158 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 1994 Opel Omega. (129 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Land Rover Freelander should accelerate faster than 1994 Opel Omega. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Land Rover Freelander weights approximately 1107 kg more than 1994 Opel Omega. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2011 Land Rover Freelander is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1994 Opel Omega. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Land Rover Freelander will offer significantly more control. 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 Land Rover Freelander (400 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 150 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Opel Omega. (250 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2011 Land Rover Freelander will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Opel Omega.
Compare all specifications:
| 1994 Opel Omega | 2011 Land Rover Freelander | |
| Make | Opel | Land Rover |
| Model | Omega | Freelander |
| Year Released | 1994 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2498 cc | 2179 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 129 HP | 158 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 250 Nm | 400 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1525 kg | 2632 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 4510 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1930 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 2670 mm |
