2001 Vauxhall Omega vs. 2002 Vauxhall Monaro
To start off, 2002 Vauxhall Monaro is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Vauxhall Omega. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Vauxhall Omega would be higher. At 5,665 cc (8 cylinders), 2002 Vauxhall Monaro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Vauxhall Monaro (328 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 113 more horse power than 2001 Vauxhall Omega. (215 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Vauxhall Monaro should accelerate faster than 2001 Vauxhall Omega. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Vauxhall Monaro weights approximately 20 kg more than 2001 Vauxhall Omega. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2002 Vauxhall Monaro (465 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 175 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Vauxhall Omega. (290 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2002 Vauxhall Monaro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Vauxhall Omega. 2001 Vauxhall Omega has automatic transmission and 2002 Vauxhall Monaro has manual transmission. 2002 Vauxhall Monaro will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2001 Vauxhall Omega will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2001 Vauxhall Omega | 2002 Vauxhall Monaro | |
Make | Vauxhall | Vauxhall |
Model | Omega | Monaro |
Year Released | 2001 | 2002 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3175 cc | 5665 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 215 HP | 328 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 290 Nm | 465 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1635 kg | 1655 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4900 mm | 4790 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1850 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 2800 mm |