1999 Honda NSX vs. 1993 Opel Omega
To start off, 1999 Honda NSX is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1993 Opel Omega. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 Opel Omega would be higher. At 3,179 cc (6 cylinders), 1999 Honda NSX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Honda NSX (290 HP @ 7100 RPM) has 142 more horse power than 1993 Opel Omega. (148 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Honda NSX should accelerate faster than 1993 Opel Omega.
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 Honda NSX (310 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 90 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Opel Omega. (220 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1999 Honda NSX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Opel Omega. 1993 Opel Omega has automatic transmission and 1999 Honda NSX has manual transmission. 1999 Honda NSX will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1993 Opel Omega will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Honda NSX | 1993 Opel Omega | |
| Make | Honda | Opel |
| Model | NSX | Omega |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1993 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3179 cc | 2590 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 290 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7100 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 310 Nm | 220 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78 mm | 69 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4690 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1170 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2740 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 75 L |
