2002 Honda Life vs. 1990 Opel Omega
To start off, 2002 Honda Life is newer by 12 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 86 more horse power than 2002 Honda Life. (63 HP @ 6250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Opel Omega should accelerate faster than 2002 Honda Life. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Opel Omega weights approximately 605 kg more than 2002 Honda Life. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1990 Opel Omega (224 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 131 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Honda Life. (93 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1990 Opel Omega will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Honda Life.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Honda Life | 1990 Opel Omega | |
| Make | Honda | Opel |
| Model | Life | Omega |
| Year Released | 2002 | 1990 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 656 cc | 2594 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 63 HP | 149 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 93 Nm | 224 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 860 kg | 1465 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3400 mm | 4740 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1610 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2740 mm |
