2005 BMW M3 vs. 1990 Opel Lotus Omega
To start off, 2005 BMW M3 is newer by 15 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 3,615 cc (6 cylinders), 1990 Opel Lotus Omega is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Opel Lotus Omega (377 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 49 more horse power than 2005 BMW M3. (328 HP @ 7900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Opel Lotus Omega should accelerate faster than 2005 BMW M3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Opel Lotus Omega weights approximately 91 kg more than 2005 BMW M3. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 @ 4200 RPM) has 238 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 BMW M3. (330 Nm @ 4900 RPM). This means 1990 Opel Lotus Omega will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 BMW M3.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 BMW M3 | 1990 Opel Lotus Omega | |
| Make | BMW | Opel |
| Model | M3 | Lotus Omega |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1990 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2996 cc | 3615 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 328 HP | 377 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7900 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 330 Nm | 568 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4900 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.5:1 | 8.2:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 313 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 5.2 seconds | 4.9 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1572 kg | 1663 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4690 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1940 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2740 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 9.8 L/100km | 10.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 14.7 L/100km | 16.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.9 L/100km | 9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 75 L |
