1999 Opel Omega vs. 2012 BMW 730
To start off, 2012 BMW 730 is newer by 13 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 2,993 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 BMW 730 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 BMW 730 (244 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 114 more horse power than 1999 Opel Omega. (130 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 BMW 730 should accelerate faster than 1999 Opel Omega. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 BMW 730 weights approximately 1085 kg more than 1999 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, 2012 BMW 730 (540 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 290 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Opel Omega. (250 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2012 BMW 730 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Opel Omega.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Opel Omega | 2012 BMW 730 | |
| Make | Opel | BMW |
| Model | Omega | 730 |
| Year Released | 1999 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2497 cc | 2993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 130 HP | 244 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 250 Nm | 540 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 195 km/hour | 246 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 12.5 seconds | 7.2 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 8-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 855 kg | 1940 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4900 mm | 5072 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1902 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1479 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 3070 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 82 L |
