1999 Opel Omega vs. 1993 Rover 100
To start off, 1999 Opel Omega is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1993 Rover 100. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 Rover 100 would be higher. At 2,496 cc (6 cylinders), 1999 Opel Omega is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Opel Omega (168 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 66 more horse power than 1993 Rover 100. (102 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Opel Omega should accelerate faster than 1993 Rover 100. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Opel Omega weights approximately 805 kg more than 1993 Rover 100. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1999 Opel Omega (227 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 92 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Rover 100. (135 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1999 Opel Omega will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Rover 100.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Opel Omega | 1993 Rover 100 | |
| Make | Opel | Rover |
| Model | Omega | 100 |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1993 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2496 cc | 1396 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 168 HP | 102 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 227 Nm | 135 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1675 kg | 870 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4900 mm | 3530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1570 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1380 mm |
