1999 Nissan 200 SX Silvia vs. 1987 Opel Omega
To start off, 1999 Nissan 200 SX Silvia 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 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 1987 Opel Omega is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Nissan 200 SX Silvia (197 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 87 more horse power than 1987 Opel Omega. (110 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Nissan 200 SX Silvia should accelerate faster than 1987 Opel Omega. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Opel Omega weights approximately 70 kg more than 1999 Nissan 200 SX Silvia.
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 Nissan 200 SX Silvia (265 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 105 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Opel Omega. (160 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 1999 Nissan 200 SX Silvia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Opel Omega.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Nissan 200 SX Silvia | 1987 Opel Omega | |
| Make | Nissan | Opel |
| Model | 200 SX Silvia | Omega |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1987 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1996 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 197 HP | 110 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 265 Nm | 160 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1260 kg | 1330 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 4740 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2740 mm |
