2009 BMW 120 vs. 1990 Opel Lotus Omega
To start off, 2009 BMW 120 is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Opel Lotus Omega. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Opel Lotus Omega would be higher. At 3,615 cc (6 cylinders), 1990 Opel Lotus Omega is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Opel Lotus Omega (377 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 222 more horse power than 2009 BMW 120. (155 HP @ 6700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Opel Lotus Omega should accelerate faster than 2009 BMW 120. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Opel Lotus Omega weights approximately 278 kg more than 2009 BMW 120. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1990 Opel Lotus Omega (568 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 368 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 BMW 120. (200 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 1990 Opel Lotus Omega will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 BMW 120. 2009 BMW 120 has automatic transmission and 1990 Opel Lotus Omega has manual transmission. 1990 Opel Lotus Omega will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 BMW 120 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2009 BMW 120 | 1990 Opel Lotus Omega | |
Make | BMW | Opel |
Model | 120 | Lotus Omega |
Year Released | 2009 | 1990 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 3615 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 155 HP | 377 HP |
Engine RPM | 6700 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 200 Nm | 568 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 95 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 85 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 12.0:1 | 8.2:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 200 km/hour | 313 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1385 kg | 1663 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4250 mm | 4690 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1940 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1750 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2740 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.5 L/100km | 9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 53 L | 75 L |