2000 Opel Omega vs. 2000 Opel Speedster

To start off, both 2000 Opel Omega and 2000 Opel Speedster 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 Speedster (197 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 55 more horse power than 2000 Opel Omega. (142 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Opel Speedster should accelerate faster than 2000 Opel Omega. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Opel Omega weights approximately 725 kg more than 2000 Opel Speedster.

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 Speedster (250 Nm @ 1950 RPM) has 40 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Opel Omega. (210 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2000 Opel Speedster will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Opel Omega.

Compare all specifications:

2000 Opel Omega 2000 Opel Speedster
Make Opel Opel
Model Omega Speedster
Year Released 2000 2000
Engine Position Front Middle
Engine Size 2198 cc 1910 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 142 HP 197 HP
Engine RPM 5400 RPM 5500 RPM
Torque 210 Nm 250 Nm
Torque RPM 4000 RPM 1950 RPM
Engine Bore Size 86 mm 86 mm
Engine Stroke Size 94.6 mm 86 mm
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline - Premium
Top Speed 210 km/hour 243 km/hour
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 5 seats 2 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Weight 1733 kg 1008 kg
Vehicle Length 4900 mm 3790 mm
Vehicle Width 1780 mm 1710 mm
Vehicle Height 1460 mm 1120 mm
Wheelbase Size 2850 mm 2340 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 7.8 L/100km 8.5 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 75 L 61 L


 

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