1996 Bentley Azure vs. 1988 Opel Omega
To start off, 1996 Bentley Azure is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Opel Omega. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Opel Omega would be higher. At 6,747 cc (8 cylinders), 1996 Bentley Azure is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Bentley Azure (402 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 313 more horse power than 1988 Opel Omega. (89 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Bentley Azure should accelerate faster than 1988 Opel Omega. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Bentley Azure weights approximately 1250 kg more than 1988 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, 1996 Bentley Azure (750 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 598 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Opel Omega. (152 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1996 Bentley Azure will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Opel Omega. 1996 Bentley Azure has automatic transmission and 1988 Opel Omega has manual transmission. 1988 Opel Omega will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1996 Bentley Azure will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Bentley Azure | 1988 Opel Omega | |
| Make | Bentley | Opel |
| Model | Azure | Omega |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1988 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6747 cc | 1796 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 402 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 750 Nm | 152 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 104.2 mm | 84.8 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99.1 mm | 79.5 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 2450 kg | 1200 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5350 mm | 4740 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2970 mm | 2740 mm |
