1995 Nissan Serena vs. 1999 Opel Omega
To start off, 1999 Opel Omega is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Nissan Serena. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Nissan Serena would be higher. At 2,496 cc (6 cylinders), 1999 Opel Omega is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Opel Omega (168 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 71 more horse power than 1995 Nissan Serena. (97 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Opel Omega should accelerate faster than 1995 Nissan Serena. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Opel Omega weights approximately 290 kg more than 1995 Nissan Serena. 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, 1999 Opel Omega (227 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 96 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Nissan Serena. (131 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1999 Opel Omega will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Nissan Serena.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Nissan Serena | 1999 Opel Omega | |
| Make | Nissan | Opel |
| Model | Serena | Omega |
| Year Released | 1995 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1597 cc | 2496 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 97 HP | 168 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 131 Nm | 227 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1385 kg | 1675 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 4900 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1850 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 2740 mm |
