2004 BMW 745 vs. 1990 Opel Lotus Omega
To start off, 2004 BMW 745 is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Opel Lotus Omega. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Opel Lotus Omega would be higher. At 4,390 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 BMW 745 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Opel Lotus Omega (377 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 55 more horse power than 2004 BMW 745. (322 HP @ 7400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Opel Lotus Omega should accelerate faster than 2004 BMW 745. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 BMW 745 weights approximately 362 kg more than 1990 Opel Lotus Omega.
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, 1990 Opel Lotus Omega (568 Nm) has 121 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 BMW 745. (447 Nm). This means 1990 Opel Lotus Omega will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 BMW 745.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 BMW 745 | 1990 Opel Lotus Omega | |
| Make | BMW | Opel |
| Model | 745 | Lotus Omega |
| Year Released | 2004 | 1990 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4390 cc | 3615 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 322 HP | 377 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7400 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 447 Nm | 568 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 95 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 83 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 8.2:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2025 kg | 1663 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5180 mm | 4690 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1940 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3140 mm | 2740 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 9.1 L/100km | 10.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.1 L/100km | 16.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.2 L/100km | 9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 75 L |
