2000 Opel Omega vs. 2011 Infiniti M
To start off, 2011 Infiniti M is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Opel Omega. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Opel Omega would be higher. At 2,993 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 Infiniti M is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Infiniti M (235 HP @ 3750 RPM) has 100 more horse power than 2000 Opel Omega. (135 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Infiniti M should accelerate faster than 2000 Opel Omega.
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, 2011 Infiniti M (550 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 365 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Opel Omega. (185 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2011 Infiniti M will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Opel Omega. 2011 Infiniti M has automatic transmission and 2000 Opel Omega has manual transmission. 2000 Opel Omega will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2011 Infiniti M will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Opel Omega | 2011 Infiniti M | |
| Make | Opel | Infiniti |
| Model | Omega | M |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1998 cc | 2993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 135 HP | 235 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Torque | 185 Nm | 550 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 7-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 4900 mm | 4945 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1844 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1501 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 2901 mm |
