1998 BMW 325 vs. 1999 Vauxhall Omega
To start off, 1999 Vauxhall Omega is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 BMW 325. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 BMW 325 would be higher. Both 1998 BMW 325 and 1999 Vauxhall Omega are equipped with a 2,498 cc engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Vauxhall Omega (168 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 54 more horse power than 1998 BMW 325. (114 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Vauxhall Omega should accelerate faster than 1998 BMW 325. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Vauxhall Omega weights approximately 282 kg more than 1998 BMW 325. 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, 1999 Vauxhall Omega (227 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 BMW 325. (220 Nm @ 1900 RPM). This means 1999 Vauxhall Omega will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 BMW 325.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 BMW 325 | 1999 Vauxhall Omega | |
| Make | BMW | Vauxhall |
| Model | 325 | Omega |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2498 cc | 2498 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 114 HP | 168 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 220 Nm | 227 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1900 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1434 kg | 1716 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4900 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2740 mm |
