2007 Lancia Lybra vs. 1990 Opel Omega
To start off, 2007 Lancia Lybra is newer by 17 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 1 more horse power than 2007 Lancia Lybra. (148 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Opel Omega should accelerate faster than 2007 Lancia Lybra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Opel Omega weights approximately 20 kg more than 2007 Lancia Lybra. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2007 Lancia Lybra (305 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 81 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Opel Omega. (224 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2007 Lancia Lybra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Opel Omega.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Lancia Lybra | 1990 Opel Omega | |
| Make | Lancia | Opel |
| Model | Lybra | Omega |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1990 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2387 cc | 2594 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 149 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 305 Nm | 224 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1445 kg | 1465 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 4740 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2740 mm |
