2001 Opel Omega vs. 2010 Porsche Boxster
To start off, 2010 Porsche Boxster is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Opel Omega. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Opel Omega would be higher. At 2,900 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Porsche Boxster is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Porsche Boxster (255 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 113 more horse power than 2001 Opel Omega. (142 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Porsche Boxster should accelerate faster than 2001 Opel Omega. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Opel Omega weights approximately 330 kg more than 2010 Porsche Boxster.
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, 2010 Porsche Boxster (290 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 81 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Opel Omega. (209 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2010 Porsche Boxster will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Opel Omega.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Opel Omega | 2010 Porsche Boxster | |
| Make | Opel | Porsche |
| Model | Omega | Boxster |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2198 cc | 2900 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 142 HP | 255 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 209 Nm | 290 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1665 kg | 1335 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4900 mm | 4371 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1801 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1293 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 2416 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 64 L |
