2001 Opel Omega vs. 2012 Land Rover Defender
To start off, 2012 Land Rover Defender is newer by 11 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 3,175 cc (6 cylinders), 2001 Opel Omega is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Opel Omega (215 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 95 more horse power than 2012 Land Rover Defender. (120 HP @ 3500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Opel Omega should accelerate faster than 2012 Land Rover Defender. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Land Rover Defender weights approximately 1073 kg more than 2001 Opel Omega.
Because 2012 Land Rover Defender 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, 2012 Land Rover Defender 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, 2012 Land Rover Defender (360 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 70 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Opel Omega. (290 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2012 Land Rover Defender will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Opel Omega. 2001 Opel Omega has automatic transmission and 2012 Land Rover Defender has manual transmission. 2012 Land Rover Defender will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2001 Opel Omega will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2001 Opel Omega | 2012 Land Rover Defender | |
Make | Opel | Land Rover |
Model | Omega | Defender |
Year Released | 2001 | 2012 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3175 cc | 2402 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 215 HP | 120 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Torque | 290 Nm | 360 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 87.6 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 94.6 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1635 kg | 2708 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4900 mm | 4380 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 2000 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 2030 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 2800 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 75 L |