1999 Acura NSX vs. 1987 Opel Omega
To start off, 1999 Acura NSX is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1987 Opel Omega. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1987 Opel Omega would be higher. At 3,179 cc (6 cylinders), 1999 Acura NSX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Acura NSX (276 HP @ 7300 RPM) has 201 more horse power than 1987 Opel Omega. (75 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Acura NSX should accelerate faster than 1987 Opel Omega. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Acura NSX weights approximately 59 kg more than 1987 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, 1999 Acura NSX (304 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 165 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Opel Omega. (139 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1999 Acura NSX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Opel Omega.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Acura NSX | 1987 Opel Omega | |
| Make | Acura | Opel |
| Model | NSX | Omega |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1987 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3179 cc | 2260 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 276 HP | 75 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7300 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 304 Nm | 139 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1464 kg | 1405 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4740 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2740 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 70 L |
