1998 Opel Omega vs. 1987 Porsche 911
To start off, 1998 Opel Omega is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1987 Porsche 911. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1987 Porsche 911 would be higher. At 3,164 cc (6 cylinders), 1987 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Porsche 911 (231 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 117 more horse power than 1998 Opel Omega. (114 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1987 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1998 Opel Omega. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Opel Omega weights approximately 258 kg more than 1987 Porsche 911.
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, 1987 Porsche 911 (283 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 105 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Opel Omega. (178 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1987 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Opel Omega.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Opel Omega | 1987 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Opel | Porsche |
| Model | Omega | 911 |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1987 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1996 cc | 3164 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Horse Power | 114 HP | 231 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 5900 RPM |
| Torque | 178 Nm | 283 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 95 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 74.4 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1430 kg | 1172 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 2270 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 85 L |
