2008 GMC Canyon vs. 1990 Opel Omega
To start off, 2008 GMC Canyon is newer by 18 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 3,700 cc (5 cylinders), 2008 GMC Canyon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 GMC Canyon (242 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 93 more horse power than 1990 Opel Omega. (149 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 GMC Canyon should accelerate faster than 1990 Opel Omega. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 GMC Canyon weights approximately 971 kg more than 1990 Opel Omega. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2008 GMC Canyon (328 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 104 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Opel Omega. (224 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2008 GMC Canyon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Opel Omega.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 GMC Canyon | 1990 Opel Omega | |
| Make | GMC | Opel |
| Model | Canyon | Omega |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1990 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3700 cc | 2594 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 242 HP | 149 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 328 Nm | 224 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2436 kg | 1465 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5270 mm | 4740 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1730 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3210 mm | 2740 mm |
