1999 Opel Omega vs. 1990 Renault Alpine
To start off, 1999 Opel Omega is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Renault Alpine. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Renault Alpine 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 129 more horse power than 1990 Renault Alpine. (182 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Opel Omega should accelerate faster than 1990 Renault Alpine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Opel Omega weights approximately 440 kg more than 1990 Renault Alpine. 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 169 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Renault Alpine. (290 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1999 Opel Omega will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Renault Alpine. 1999 Opel Omega has automatic transmission and 1990 Renault Alpine has manual transmission. 1990 Renault Alpine will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1999 Opel Omega will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Opel Omega | 1990 Renault Alpine | |
| Make | Opel | Renault |
| Model | Omega | Alpine |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1990 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 5663 cc | 2458 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 311 HP | 182 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 459 Nm | 290 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 99 mm | 91.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 63 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1650 kg | 1210 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4900 mm | 4340 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1200 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 2350 mm |
