1995 BMW 330 vs. 1999 Opel Omega
To start off, 1999 Opel Omega is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 BMW 330. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 BMW 330 would be higher. At 2,962 cc (6 cylinders), 1999 Opel Omega is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Opel Omega (208 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 1995 BMW 330. (190 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Opel Omega should accelerate faster than 1995 BMW 330. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Opel Omega weights approximately 211 kg more than 1995 BMW 330. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1995 BMW 330 (280 Nm @ 3950 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Opel Omega. (270 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1995 BMW 330 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Opel Omega.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 BMW 330 | 1999 Opel Omega | |
| Make | BMW | Opel |
| Model | 330 | Omega |
| Year Released | 1995 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2793 cc | 2962 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 190 HP | 208 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 280 Nm | 270 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3950 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1505 kg | 1716 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4900 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2740 mm |
