2000 BMW 325 vs. 2000 Vauxhall Omega

To start off, both 2000 BMW 325 and 2000 Vauxhall Omega were released in the same year (2000). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,494 cc (6 cylinders), 2000 BMW 325 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 BMW 325 (168 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 2000 Vauxhall Omega. (142 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 BMW 325 should accelerate faster than 2000 Vauxhall Omega. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Vauxhall Omega weights approximately 63 kg more than 2000 BMW 325.

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 BMW 325 (245 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 36 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Vauxhall Omega. (209 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2000 BMW 325 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Vauxhall Omega.

Compare all specifications:

2000 BMW 325 2000 Vauxhall Omega
Make BMW Vauxhall
Model 325 Omega
Year Released 2000 2000
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 2494 cc 2196 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 168 HP 142 HP
Engine RPM 5600 RPM 5400 RPM
Torque 245 Nm 209 Nm
Torque RPM 3500 RPM 4000 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Vehicle Weight 1542 kg 1605 kg
Vehicle Length 4490 mm 4900 mm
Vehicle Width 1760 mm 1790 mm
Vehicle Height 1380 mm 1460 mm
Wheelbase Size 2730 mm 2740 mm


 

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