1999 Opel Omega vs. 1992 Porsche 968
To start off, 1999 Opel Omega is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1992 Porsche 968. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1992 Porsche 968 would be higher. At 2,990 cc (4 cylinders), 1992 Porsche 968 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Porsche 968 (241 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 111 more horse power than 1999 Opel Omega. (130 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1992 Porsche 968 should accelerate faster than 1999 Opel Omega. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Opel Omega weights approximately 275 kg more than 1992 Porsche 968.
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, 1992 Porsche 968 (305 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 55 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Opel Omega. (250 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1992 Porsche 968 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Opel Omega.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Opel Omega | 1992 Porsche 968 | |
| Make | Opel | Porsche |
| Model | Omega | 968 |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1992 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2497 cc | 2990 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 130 HP | 241 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 250 Nm | 305 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 104 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82.8 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 22.5:1 | 11.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1675 kg | 1400 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4900 mm | 4330 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1270 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 2510 mm |
