1999 Vauxhall Omega vs. 2012 BMW 550
To start off, 2012 BMW 550 is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Vauxhall Omega. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Vauxhall Omega would be higher. At 5,665 cc (8 cylinders), 1999 Vauxhall Omega is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 BMW 550 (400 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 89 more horse power than 1999 Vauxhall Omega. (311 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 BMW 550 should accelerate faster than 1999 Vauxhall Omega. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 BMW 550 weights approximately 360 kg more than 1999 Vauxhall Omega. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2012 BMW 550 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1999 Vauxhall Omega. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 BMW 550 will offer significantly more control. 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 550 (609 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 149 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Vauxhall Omega. (460 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2012 BMW 550 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Vauxhall Omega.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Vauxhall Omega | 2012 BMW 550 | |
| Make | Vauxhall | BMW |
| Model | Omega | 550 |
| Year Released | 1999 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5665 cc | 4400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 311 HP | 400 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 460 Nm | 609 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 8-speed shiftable automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1690 kg | 2050 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4900 mm | 4899 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1464 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 2968 mm |
