2000 Ferrari 550 vs. 2000 Opel Omega
To start off, both 2000 Ferrari 550 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 5,474 cc (12 cylinders), 2000 Ferrari 550 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Ferrari 550 (478 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 260 more horse power than 2000 Opel Omega. (218 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Ferrari 550 should accelerate faster than 2000 Opel Omega. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Opel Omega weights approximately 65 kg more than 2000 Ferrari 550.
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 Ferrari 550 (588 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 298 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Opel Omega. (290 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2000 Ferrari 550 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Opel Omega. 2000 Opel Omega has automatic transmission and 2000 Ferrari 550 has manual transmission. 2000 Ferrari 550 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2000 Opel Omega will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Ferrari 550 | 2000 Opel Omega | |
| Make | Ferrari | Opel |
| Model | 550 | Omega |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5474 cc | 3175 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 478 HP | 218 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 588 Nm | 290 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 88 mm | 87.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 74.9 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.8:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1645 kg | 1710 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4560 mm | 4900 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2620 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 95 L | 75 L |
