1995 Opel Omega vs. 1981 Porsche 911
To start off, 1995 Opel Omega is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Porsche 911. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Porsche 911 would be higher. At 3,164 cc (6 cylinders), 1981 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Porsche 911 (232 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 98 more horse power than 1995 Opel Omega. (134 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1981 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1995 Opel Omega. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Opel Omega weights approximately 165 kg more than 1981 Porsche 911.
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, 1981 Porsche 911 (284 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 99 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Opel Omega. (185 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1981 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Opel Omega.
Compare all specifications:
1995 Opel Omega | 1981 Porsche 911 | |
Make | Opel | Porsche |
Model | Omega | 911 |
Year Released | 1995 | 1981 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 1998 cc | 3164 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 134 HP | 232 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5900 RPM |
Torque | 185 Nm | 284 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 95 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 74.4 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1425 kg | 1260 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 4300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 2270 mm |