1999 Opel Omega vs. 2009 BMW 125
To start off, 2009 BMW 125 is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Opel Omega. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Opel Omega would be higher. At 5,663 cc (8 cylinders), 1999 Opel Omega is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Opel Omega (311 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 96 more horse power than 2009 BMW 125. (215 HP @ 6100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Opel Omega should accelerate faster than 2009 BMW 125. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Opel Omega weights approximately 65 kg more than 2009 BMW 125. 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 Opel Omega (459 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 188 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 BMW 125. (271 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1999 Opel Omega will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 BMW 125.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Opel Omega | 2009 BMW 125 | |
| Make | Opel | BMW |
| Model | Omega | 125 |
| Year Released | 1999 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5663 cc | 2996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 311 HP | 215 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Torque | 459 Nm | 271 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1650 kg | 1585 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4900 mm | 4370 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 2670 mm |
