2006 Nissan Micra vs. 1990 Opel Omega
To start off, 2006 Nissan Micra is newer by 16 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 70 more horse power than 2006 Nissan Micra. (79 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Opel Omega should accelerate faster than 2006 Nissan Micra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Opel Omega weights approximately 422 kg more than 2006 Nissan Micra. 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 114 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Nissan Micra. (110 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1990 Opel Omega will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Nissan Micra.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Nissan Micra | 1990 Opel Omega | |
| Make | Nissan | Opel |
| Model | Micra | Omega |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1990 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1240 cc | 2594 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 79 HP | 149 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 110 Nm | 224 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1043 kg | 1465 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3720 mm | 4740 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1550 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2740 mm |
