2000 Dodge Neon vs. 1990 Opel Omega
To start off, 2000 Dodge Neon is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Opel Omega. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Opel Omega would be higher. At 2,594 cc (6 cylinders), 1990 Opel Omega is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Dodge Neon (150 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1990 Opel Omega. (149 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Dodge Neon should accelerate faster than 1990 Opel Omega. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Opel Omega weights approximately 304 kg more than 2000 Dodge Neon.
Let's talk about torque, 1990 Opel Omega (224 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 38 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Dodge Neon. (186 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1990 Opel Omega will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Dodge Neon.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Dodge Neon | 1990 Opel Omega | |
| Make | Dodge | Opel |
| Model | Neon | Omega |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1990 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1996 cc | 2594 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 150 HP | 149 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 186 Nm | 224 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1161 kg | 1465 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4740 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2740 mm |
