Opel Omega 1989 vs Mazda 626 1988
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 115 HP | 109 HP | |
| Torque: | 170 NM | 165 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12.5 seconds | 10.7 seconds | |
| Opel Omega engine produces 6 HP more power than Mazda 626, whereas torque is 5 NM more than Mazda 626. Despite the higher power, Opel Omega reaches 100 km/h speed 1.8 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.2 | 8.7 | |
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The Mazda 626 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Opel Omega consumes 0.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mazda 626, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Opel Omega could require 75 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 760 km in combined cycle | 680 km in combined cycle | |
| Opel Omega gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
| Front-wheel drive cars (Mazda 626) have better traction on slippery roads and when climbing hills, better fuel economy, and are less expensive to purchase. On the disadvantage side, FWD cars usually have less towing capacity, poorer acceleration and harder handling. Rear-wheel drive cars (Opel Omega) have better handling on dry roads, better acceleration, more even weight distribution and more fun to drive. RWD is also better for towing large loads. The cons of rear-wheel drive are less interior and trunk space and more difficulty maneuvering in wet and snowy conditions. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 480'000 km | 420'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Opel Omega engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 10 years | 20 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Opel Frontera, Opel Calibra | Used only for this car | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | yes | no | |
| The Opel Omega engine has hydraulic tappets (lifters), providing quieter operation and no need for periodic adjustment, but they are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in case of failure. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.77 m | 4.59 m | |
| Width: | 1.77 m | 1.69 m | |
| Height: | 1.48 m | 1.46 m | |
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Opel Omega is larger. Opel Omega is 18 cm longer than the Mazda 626, 8 cm wider, while the height of Opel Omega is 2 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 525 litres | no data | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1855 litres | no data | |
| Turning diameter: | 10.9 meters | no data | |
| Gross weight (kg): | no data | 1`100 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | below average | above average | |
| Average price (€): | 2600 | 2200 | |
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