2009 BMW 525 vs. 1990 Opel Omega
To start off, 2009 BMW 525 is newer by 19 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 2,967 cc (6 cylinders), 1990 Opel Omega is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW 525 (215 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 1990 Opel Omega. (204 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW 525 should accelerate faster than 1990 Opel Omega. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Opel Omega weights approximately 48 kg more than 2009 BMW 525.
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 Omega (270 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 BMW 525. (250 Nm @ 2900 RPM). This means 1990 Opel Omega will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 BMW 525.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 BMW 525 | 1990 Opel Omega | |
| Make | BMW | Opel |
| Model | 525 | Omega |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1990 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2497 cc | 2967 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 215 HP | 204 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 250 Nm | 270 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2900 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Top Speed | 240 km/hour | 235 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1385 kg | 1433 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4690 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1850 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2740 mm |
