2002 Opel Omega vs. 1981 Porsche 944
To start off, 2002 Opel Omega is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Porsche 944. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Porsche 944 would be higher. At 2,479 cc (4 cylinders), 1981 Porsche 944 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Porsche 944 (145 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 2002 Opel Omega. (142 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1981 Porsche 944 should accelerate faster than 2002 Opel Omega. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Opel Omega weights approximately 320 kg more than 1981 Porsche 944.
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, 2002 Opel Omega (209 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 14 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Porsche 944. (195 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2002 Opel Omega will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Porsche 944.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Opel Omega | 1981 Porsche 944 | |
| Make | Opel | Porsche |
| Model | Omega | 944 |
| Year Released | 2002 | 1981 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 2197 cc | 2479 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 142 HP | 145 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 209 Nm | 195 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 100 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 94.6 mm | 78.9 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1665 kg | 1345 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4900 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 2410 mm |
