2000 AC Cobra vs. 2002 Opel Omega
To start off, 2002 Opel Omega is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 AC Cobra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 AC Cobra would be higher. At 3,506 cc (8 cylinders), 2000 AC Cobra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 AC Cobra (350 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 202 more horse power than 2002 Opel Omega. (148 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 AC Cobra should accelerate faster than 2002 Opel Omega. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Opel Omega weights approximately 760 kg more than 2000 AC Cobra.
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, 2000 AC Cobra (400 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 100 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Opel Omega. (300 Nm @ 1700 RPM). This means 2000 AC Cobra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Opel Omega.
Compare all specifications:
2000 AC Cobra | 2002 Opel Omega | |
Make | AC | Opel |
Model | Cobra | Omega |
Year Released | 2000 | 2002 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3506 cc | 2497 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 350 HP | 148 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 400 Nm | 300 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1700 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 80.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 81 mm | 82.8 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 17.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 900 kg | 1660 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4110 mm | 4900 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1510 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2300 mm | 2740 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 75 L |