1999 Opel Omega vs. 1988 Porsche 944
To start off, 1999 Opel Omega is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Porsche 944. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Porsche 944 would be higher. At 2,479 cc (4 cylinders), 1988 Porsche 944 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Porsche 944 (160 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 1999 Opel Omega. (142 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Porsche 944 should accelerate faster than 1999 Opel Omega. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Opel Omega weights approximately 467 kg more than 1988 Porsche 944.
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 (209 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Porsche 944. (205 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1999 Opel Omega will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Porsche 944.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Opel Omega | 1988 Porsche 944 | |
| Make | Opel | Porsche |
| Model | Omega | 944 |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1988 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2196 cc | 2479 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 142 HP | 160 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 209 Nm | 205 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 100 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 94.6 mm | 78.9 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 10.4:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1733 kg | 1266 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4900 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2410 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 66 L |
