2000 BMW Z9 vs. 2000 Opel Omega

To start off, both 2000 BMW Z9 and 2000 Opel Omega were released in the same year (2000). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,666 cc (8 cylinders), 2000 Opel Omega is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Opel Omega (305 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 2000 BMW Z9. (282 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Opel Omega should accelerate faster than 2000 BMW Z9.

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 Opel Omega (450 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 BMW Z9. (440 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2000 Opel Omega will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 BMW Z9.

Compare all specifications:

2000 BMW Z9 2000 Opel Omega
Make BMW Opel
Model Z9 Omega
Year Released 2000 2000
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 4398 cc 5666 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 8 cylinders
Engine Type V V
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 2 valves
Horse Power 282 HP 305 HP
Engine RPM 5400 RPM 5600 RPM
Torque 440 Nm 450 Nm
Torque RPM 3600 RPM 4400 RPM
Drive Type Rear Rear
Number of Seats 2 seats 5 seats
Wheelbase Size 3110 mm 2620 mm


 

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