1999 Opel Omega vs. 1970 Porsche 914
To start off, 1999 Opel Omega is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Porsche 914. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Porsche 914 would be higher. At 2,498 cc (6 cylinders), 1999 Opel Omega is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Opel Omega (123 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 44 more horse power than 1970 Porsche 914. (79 HP @ 4900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Opel Omega should accelerate faster than 1970 Porsche 914. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Opel Omega weights approximately 810 kg more than 1970 Porsche 914. 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 Opel Omega (251 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 115 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Porsche 914. (136 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1999 Opel Omega will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Porsche 914.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Opel Omega | 1970 Porsche 914 | |
| Make | Opel | Porsche |
| Model | Omega | 914 |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2498 cc | 1677 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 123 HP | 79 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Torque | 251 Nm | 136 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 2700 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82.8 mm | 66 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1735 kg | 925 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4900 mm | 3990 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1550 mm | 1230 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2460 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 61 L |
