2000 Honda Insight 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 Honda Insight. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Honda Insight would be higher. At 2,197 cc (4 cylinders), 2002 Opel Omega is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Opel Omega (142 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 75 more horse power than 2000 Honda Insight. (67 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Opel Omega should accelerate faster than 2000 Honda Insight. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Opel Omega weights approximately 893 kg more than 2000 Honda Insight. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2002 Opel Omega is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2002 Opel Omega. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 Honda Insight, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2002 Opel Omega (209 Nm) has 86 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Honda Insight. (123 Nm). This means 2002 Opel Omega will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Honda Insight. 2000 Honda Insight has automatic transmission and 2002 Opel Omega has manual transmission. 2002 Opel Omega will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2000 Honda Insight will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Honda Insight | 2002 Opel Omega | |
| Make | Honda | Opel |
| Model | Insight | Omega |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2002 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 994 cc | 2197 cc |
| Engine Type | electric | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 67 HP | 142 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 123 Nm | 209 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 840 kg | 1733 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3950 mm | 4900 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2850 mm |
