2002 Lotus Elise vs. 2002 Opel Omega
To start off, both 2002 Lotus Elise and 2002 Opel Omega were released in the same year (2002). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,197 cc (4 cylinders), 2002 Opel Omega is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Opel Omega (142 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 2002 Lotus Elise. (134 HP @ 6200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Opel Omega should accelerate faster than 2002 Lotus Elise. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Opel Omega weights approximately 909 kg more than 2002 Lotus Elise. 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 Opel Omega (209 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 34 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Lotus Elise. (175 Nm @ 4850 RPM). This means 2002 Opel Omega will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Lotus Elise.
Compare all specifications:
2002 Lotus Elise | 2002 Opel Omega | |
Make | Lotus | Opel |
Model | Elise | Omega |
Year Released | 2002 | 2002 |
Engine Position | Middle | Middle |
Engine Size | 1796 cc | 2197 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 134 HP | 142 HP |
Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 175 Nm | 209 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4850 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 89.3 mm | 94.6 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 756 kg | 1665 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3790 mm | 4900 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1150 mm | 1510 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2740 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 75 L |