1995 BMW 528 vs. 1996 Opel Omega
To start off, 1996 Opel Omega is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 BMW 528. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 BMW 528 would be higher. At 2,793 cc (6 cylinders), 1995 BMW 528 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 BMW 528 (193 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 79 more horse power than 1996 Opel Omega. (114 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 BMW 528 should accelerate faster than 1996 Opel Omega. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 BMW 528 weights approximately 150 kg more than 1996 Opel Omega. 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 528 (279 Nm @ 3950 RPM) has 101 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Opel Omega. (178 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1995 BMW 528 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Opel Omega.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 BMW 528 | 1996 Opel Omega | |
| Make | BMW | Opel |
| Model | 528 | Omega |
| Year Released | 1995 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2793 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 193 HP | 114 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 279 Nm | 178 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3950 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 86.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 86 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1580 kg | 1430 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2740 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 60 L |
