2001 Opel Omega vs. 2001 Volkswagen Passat
To start off, both 2001 Opel Omega and 2001 Volkswagen Passat were released in the same year (2001). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,771 cc (6 cylinders), 2001 Volkswagen Passat is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Volkswagen Passat (190 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 82 more horse power than 2001 Opel Omega. (108 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Volkswagen Passat should accelerate faster than 2001 Opel Omega. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Opel Omega weights approximately 70 kg more than 2001 Volkswagen Passat.
Because 2001 Volkswagen Passat is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2001 Opel Omega. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2001 Volkswagen Passat will offer significantly more control. 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, both vehicles can yield 280 Nm of torque. So under normal driving conditions, the ability to climb up hills and pull heavy equipment should be relatively similar for both vehicles.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Opel Omega | 2001 Volkswagen Passat | |
| Make | Opel | Volkswagen |
| Model | Omega | Passat |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2001 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2172 cc | 2771 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 5 valves |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 190 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 280 Nm | 280 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84.1 mm | 82.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 98 mm | 86.4 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1595 kg | 1525 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4900 mm | 4680 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 2710 mm |
