1996 Opel Calibra vs. 1990 Plymouth Acclaim
To start off, 1996 Opel Calibra is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Plymouth Acclaim. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Plymouth Acclaim would be higher. At 2,213 cc (4 cylinders), 1990 Plymouth Acclaim is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Plymouth Acclaim (150 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 35 more horse power than 1996 Opel Calibra. (115 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Plymouth Acclaim should accelerate faster than 1996 Opel Calibra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Plymouth Acclaim weights approximately 126 kg more than 1996 Opel Calibra. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1990 Plymouth Acclaim (244 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 71 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Opel Calibra. (173 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1990 Plymouth Acclaim will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Opel Calibra.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Opel Calibra | 1990 Plymouth Acclaim | |
| Make | Opel | Plymouth |
| Model | Calibra | Acclaim |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1990 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1998 cc | 2213 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 115 HP | 150 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 173 Nm | 244 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1190 kg | 1316 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4610 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1610 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2630 mm |
