2000 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1994 Opel Omega
To start off, 2000 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1994 Opel Omega. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1994 Opel Omega would be higher. At 5,968 cc (8 cylinders), 2000 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Chevrolet Corvette (395 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 280 more horse power than 1994 Opel Omega. (115 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1994 Opel Omega. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 10 kg more than 1994 Opel Omega. 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, 2000 Chevrolet Corvette (543 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 373 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Opel Omega. (170 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 2000 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Opel Omega.
Compare all specifications:
2000 Chevrolet Corvette | 1994 Opel Omega | |
Make | Chevrolet | Opel |
Model | Corvette | Omega |
Year Released | 2000 | 1994 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5968 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 395 HP | 115 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 543 Nm | 170 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 2600 RPM |
Top Speed | 300 km/hour | 182 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1470 kg | 1460 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4770 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1550 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2740 mm |