1995 BMW 317 vs. 1993 Opel Omega
To start off, 1995 BMW 317 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1993 Opel Omega. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 Opel Omega would be higher. At 2,590 cc (6 cylinders), 1993 Opel Omega is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Opel Omega (148 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 59 more horse power than 1995 BMW 317. (89 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Opel Omega should accelerate faster than 1995 BMW 317.
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, 1993 Opel Omega (220 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 30 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 BMW 317. (190 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1993 Opel Omega will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 BMW 317. 1993 Opel Omega has automatic transmission and 1995 BMW 317 has manual transmission. 1995 BMW 317 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1993 Opel Omega will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1995 BMW 317 | 1993 Opel Omega | |
Make | BMW | Opel |
Model | 317 | Omega |
Year Released | 1995 | 1993 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1665 cc | 2590 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 89 HP | 148 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 190 Nm | 220 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 88 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 83 mm | 69 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 22.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4690 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2740 mm |