2001 Opel Omega vs. 2013 Porsche Panamera
To start off, 2013 Porsche Panamera is newer by 12 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 4,800 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 Porsche Panamera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Porsche Panamera (395 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 287 more horse power than 2001 Opel Omega. (108 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Porsche Panamera should accelerate faster than 2001 Opel Omega. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Porsche Panamera weights approximately 264 kg more than 2001 Opel Omega. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2013 Porsche Panamera is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2001 Opel Omega. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Porsche Panamera 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, 2013 Porsche Panamera (500 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 220 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Opel Omega. (280 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 2013 Porsche Panamera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Opel Omega.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Opel Omega | 2013 Porsche Panamera | |
| Make | Opel | Porsche |
| Model | Omega | Panamera |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2013 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2172 cc | 4800 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | single |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 395 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 280 Nm | 500 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 98 mm | 83 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Electric |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Single Speed |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1596 kg | 1860 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4900 mm | 4970 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 2114 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1418 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 2920 mm |
