2009 Honda Accord vs. 1990 Opel Lotus Omega

To start off, 2009 Honda Accord 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 187 more horse power than 2009 Honda Accord. (190 HP @ 7000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Opel Lotus Omega should accelerate faster than 2009 Honda Accord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Opel Lotus Omega weights approximately 534 kg more than 2009 Honda Accord. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 1990 Opel Lotus Omega is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1990 Opel Lotus Omega. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Honda Accord, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 348 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Honda Accord. (220 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1990 Opel Lotus Omega will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Honda Accord.

Compare all specifications:

2009 Honda Accord 1990 Opel Lotus Omega
Make Honda Opel
Model Accord Lotus Omega
Year Released 2009 1990
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 2352 cc 3615 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 190 HP 377 HP
Engine RPM 7000 RPM 5200 RPM
Torque 220 Nm 568 Nm
Torque RPM 4400 RPM 4200 RPM
Engine Compression Ratio 10.5:1 8.2:1
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Front Rear
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 1129 kg 1663 kg
Vehicle Length 4860 mm 4690 mm
Vehicle Width 1860 mm 1940 mm
Vehicle Height 1440 mm 1440 mm
Wheelbase Size 2750 mm 2740 mm
Fuel Consumption 7.6 L/100km 10.5 L/100km
Fuel Consumption City 10.7 L/100km 16.3 L/100km
Fuel Consumption Overall 9.4 L/100km 9 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 70 L 75 L


 

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