2000 Nissan Almera vs. 2000 Opel Omega
To start off, both 2000 Nissan Almera 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 2,198 cc (4 cylinders), 2000 Opel Omega is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Opel Omega (142 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 33 more horse power than 2000 Nissan Almera. (109 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Opel Omega should accelerate faster than 2000 Nissan Almera. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Opel Omega weights approximately 253 kg more than 2000 Nissan Almera. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2000 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 2000 Opel Omega. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 Nissan Almera, 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, 2000 Nissan Almera (244 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 34 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Opel Omega. (210 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2000 Nissan Almera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Opel Omega.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Nissan Almera | 2000 Opel Omega | |
| Make | Nissan | Opel |
| Model | Almera | Omega |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2184 cc | 2198 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 109 HP | 142 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 244 Nm | 210 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 94 mm | 94.6 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1480 kg | 1733 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4900 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1610 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2850 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 75 L |
