1996 Dodge Ram vs. 1990 Opel Omega
To start off, 1996 Dodge Ram 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 5,200 cc (8 cylinders), 1996 Dodge Ram is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Opel Omega weights approximately 237 kg more than 1996 Dodge Ram.
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 Dodge Ram (447 Nm) has 278 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Opel Omega. (169 Nm). This means 1996 Dodge Ram will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Opel Omega.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Dodge Ram | 1990 Opel Omega | |
| Make | Dodge | Opel |
| Model | Ram | Omega |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1990 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5200 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 115 HP |
| Torque | 447 Nm | 169 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1062 kg | 1299 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5700 mm | 4770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1770 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3530 mm | 2740 mm |
