2000 Mazda Familia vs. 1998 Opel Omega
To start off, 2000 Mazda Familia is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Opel Omega. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Opel Omega would be higher. At 1,996 cc (4 cylinders), 1998 Opel Omega is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Opel Omega (114 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 39 more horse power than 2000 Mazda Familia. (75 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Opel Omega should accelerate faster than 2000 Mazda Familia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Opel Omega weights approximately 650 kg more than 2000 Mazda Familia. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1998 Opel Omega (178 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 75 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Mazda Familia. (103 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1998 Opel Omega will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Mazda Familia.
Compare all specifications:
2000 Mazda Familia | 1998 Opel Omega | |
Make | Mazda | Opel |
Model | Familia | Omega |
Year Released | 2000 | 1998 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1272 cc | 1996 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 75 HP | 114 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 103 Nm | 178 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 780 kg | 1430 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3800 mm | 4770 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 1790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2740 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 58 L | 60 L |