2001 Mazda 6 vs. 1990 Opel Omega
To start off, 2001 Mazda 6 is newer by 11 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, 1990 Opel Omega (149 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 2001 Mazda 6. (119 HP @ 3500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Opel Omega should accelerate faster than 2001 Mazda 6. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Mazda 6 weights approximately 20 kg more than 1990 Opel Omega.
Let's talk about torque, 2001 Mazda 6 (311 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 87 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Opel Omega. (224 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2001 Mazda 6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Opel Omega.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Mazda 6 | 1990 Opel Omega | |
| Make | Mazda | Opel |
| Model | 6 | Omega |
| Year Released | 2001 | 1990 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1998 cc | 2594 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 119 HP | 149 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 311 Nm | 224 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1485 kg | 1465 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4690 mm | 4740 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2740 mm |
