2006 BMW 550 vs. 1988 Opel Omega
To start off, 2006 BMW 550 is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Opel Omega. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Opel Omega would be higher. At 4,801 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 BMW 550 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 BMW 550 (360 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 271 more horse power than 1988 Opel Omega. (89 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 BMW 550 should accelerate faster than 1988 Opel 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, 2006 BMW 550 (488 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 336 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Opel Omega. (152 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2006 BMW 550 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Opel Omega.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 BMW 550 | 1988 Opel Omega | |
| Make | BMW | Opel |
| Model | 550 | Omega |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1988 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4801 cc | 1796 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 360 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 488 Nm | 152 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 84.8 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.3 mm | 79.5 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 4740 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2740 mm |
