2000 Chevrolet Express vs. 1988 Opel Omega
To start off, 2000 Chevrolet Express is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Opel Omega. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Opel Omega would be higher. At 4,292 cc (6 cylinders), 2000 Chevrolet Express is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Chevrolet Express (197 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 108 more horse power than 1988 Opel Omega. (89 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Chevrolet Express should accelerate faster than 1988 Opel Omega. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Chevrolet Express weights approximately 1130 kg more than 1988 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 Express (338 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 186 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Opel Omega. (152 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2000 Chevrolet Express will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Opel Omega. 2000 Chevrolet Express has automatic transmission and 1988 Opel Omega has manual transmission. 1988 Opel Omega will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2000 Chevrolet Express will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Chevrolet Express | 1988 Opel Omega | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Opel |
| Model | Express | Omega |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1988 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4292 cc | 1796 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 197 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 338 Nm | 152 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 2330 kg | 1200 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5560 mm | 4740 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2030 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3440 mm | 2740 mm |
