1988 BMW 535 vs. 2000 Vauxhall Omega
To start off, 2000 Vauxhall Omega is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 BMW 535. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 BMW 535 would be higher. At 3,430 cc (6 cylinders), 1988 BMW 535 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 BMW 535 (215 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 73 more horse power than 2000 Vauxhall Omega. (142 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 BMW 535 should accelerate faster than 2000 Vauxhall Omega. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Vauxhall Omega weights approximately 75 kg more than 1988 BMW 535.
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, 1988 BMW 535 (310 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 101 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Vauxhall Omega. (209 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1988 BMW 535 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Vauxhall Omega.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 BMW 535 | 2000 Vauxhall Omega | |
| Make | BMW | Vauxhall |
| Model | 535 | Omega |
| Year Released | 1988 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3430 cc | 2196 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 215 HP | 142 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 310 Nm | 209 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1530 kg | 1605 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 4900 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2740 mm |
