2008 Honda S2000 vs. 1986 Opel Omega
To start off, 2008 Honda S2000 is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1986 Opel Omega. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1986 Opel Omega would be higher. At 2,969 cc (6 cylinders), 1986 Opel Omega is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Honda S2000 (237 HP @ 7800 RPM) has 59 more horse power than 1986 Opel Omega. (178 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Honda S2000 should accelerate faster than 1986 Opel Omega. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Opel Omega weights approximately 16 kg more than 2008 Honda S2000.
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, 1986 Opel Omega (240 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Honda S2000. (220 Nm @ 6800 RPM). This means 1986 Opel Omega will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Honda S2000.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Honda S2000 | 1986 Opel Omega | |
| Make | Honda | Opel |
| Model | S2000 | Omega |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1986 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2199 cc | 2969 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 237 HP | 178 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7800 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 220 Nm | 240 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 6800 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 95 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90.7 mm | 69.8 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.1:1 | 9.4:1 |
| Top Speed | 241 km/hour | 216 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1354 kg | 1370 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4130 mm | 4690 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2740 mm |
