1996 BMW 725 vs. 1990 Opel Omega
To start off, 1996 BMW 725 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Opel Omega. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Opel Omega would be higher. At 2,498 cc (6 cylinders), 1996 BMW 725 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 BMW 725 (141 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 52 more horse power than 1990 Opel Omega. (89 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 BMW 725 should accelerate faster than 1990 Opel Omega. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 BMW 725 weights approximately 579 kg more than 1990 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 BMW 725 (280 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 129 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Opel Omega. (151 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1996 BMW 725 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Opel Omega.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 BMW 725 | 1990 Opel Omega | |
| Make | BMW | Opel |
| Model | 725 | Omega |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1990 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2498 cc | 1796 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 141 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 280 Nm | 151 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80.1 mm | 84.8 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 83 mm | 79.5 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1785 kg | 1206 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5130 mm | 4740 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2940 mm | 2740 mm |
