1999 Opel Omega vs. 1988 Venturi Cabriolet
To start off, 1999 Opel Omega is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Venturi Cabriolet. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Venturi Cabriolet would be higher. At 2,498 cc (6 cylinders), 1999 Opel Omega is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Venturi Cabriolet (199 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 76 more horse power than 1999 Opel Omega. (123 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Venturi Cabriolet should accelerate faster than 1999 Opel Omega. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Opel Omega weights approximately 440 kg more than 1988 Venturi Cabriolet.
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, 1988 Venturi Cabriolet (296 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 45 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Opel Omega. (251 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1988 Venturi Cabriolet will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Opel Omega.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Opel Omega | 1988 Venturi Cabriolet | |
| Make | Opel | Venturi |
| Model | Omega | Cabriolet |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1988 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2498 cc | 2456 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 123 HP | 199 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 251 Nm | 296 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1735 kg | 1295 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4900 mm | 4100 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1550 mm | 1180 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2410 mm |
