1999 Opel Omega vs. 1981 Porsche 944
To start off, 1999 Opel Omega is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Porsche 944. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Porsche 944 would be higher. At 5,663 cc (8 cylinders), 1999 Opel Omega is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Opel Omega (311 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 166 more horse power than 1981 Porsche 944. (145 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Opel Omega should accelerate faster than 1981 Porsche 944. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Opel Omega weights approximately 305 kg more than 1981 Porsche 944. 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 (459 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 264 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Porsche 944. (195 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1999 Opel Omega will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Porsche 944.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Opel Omega | 1981 Porsche 944 | |
| Make | Opel | Porsche |
| Model | Omega | 944 |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1981 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5663 cc | 2479 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 311 HP | 145 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 459 Nm | 195 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 99 mm | 100 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 78.9 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1650 kg | 1345 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4900 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 2410 mm |
