1998 Honda NSX vs. 1990 Opel Omega
To start off, 1998 Honda NSX is newer by 8 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 3,179 cc (6 cylinders), 1998 Honda NSX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Honda NSX (290 HP @ 7100 RPM) has 141 more horse power than 1990 Opel Omega. (149 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Honda NSX should accelerate faster than 1990 Opel Omega. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Opel Omega weights approximately 75 kg more than 1998 Honda NSX.
Let's talk about torque, 1998 Honda NSX (311 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 87 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Opel Omega. (224 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1998 Honda NSX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Opel Omega.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Honda NSX | 1990 Opel Omega | |
| Make | Honda | Opel |
| Model | NSX | Omega |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1990 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3179 cc | 2594 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 290 HP | 149 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7100 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 311 Nm | 224 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1390 kg | 1465 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 4740 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2740 mm |
