1995 Bentley Continental vs. 1986 Opel Omega
To start off, 1995 Bentley Continental is newer by 9 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 6,750 cc (8 cylinders), 1995 Bentley Continental is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Bentley Continental (381 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 259 more horse power than 1986 Opel Omega. (122 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Bentley Continental should accelerate faster than 1986 Opel Omega. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Bentley Continental weights approximately 1145 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, 1995 Bentley Continental (717 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 542 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Opel Omega. (175 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1995 Bentley Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Opel Omega. 1995 Bentley Continental has automatic transmission and 1986 Opel Omega has manual transmission. 1986 Opel Omega will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1995 Bentley Continental will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Bentley Continental | 1986 Opel Omega | |
| Make | Bentley | Opel |
| Model | Continental | Omega |
| Year Released | 1995 | 1986 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6750 cc | 1996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 381 HP | 122 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 717 Nm | 175 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 104.1 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99.1 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Top Speed | 243 km/hour | 195 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2420 kg | 1275 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5350 mm | 4740 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2060 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3070 mm | 2740 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 108 L | 75 L |
