1995 Aston Martin V8 Vantage vs. 1993 Opel Omega
To start off, 1995 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is newer by 2 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 5,340 cc (8 cylinders), 1995 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (543 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 395 more horse power than 1993 Opel Omega. (148 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Aston Martin V8 Vantage should accelerate faster than 1993 Opel Omega.
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, 1995 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (745 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 525 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Opel Omega. (220 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1995 Aston Martin V8 Vantage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Opel Omega. 1993 Opel Omega has automatic transmission and 1995 Aston Martin V8 Vantage has manual transmission. 1995 Aston Martin V8 Vantage will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1993 Opel Omega will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Aston Martin V8 Vantage | 1993 Opel Omega | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Opel |
| Model | V8 Vantage | Omega |
| Year Released | 1995 | 1993 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5340 cc | 2590 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 543 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 745 Nm | 220 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 100 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85 mm | 69 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.2:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4750 mm | 4690 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2740 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 105 L | 75 L |
