2002 Opel Omega vs. 2002 Pontiac Montana
To start off, both 2002 Opel Omega and 2002 Pontiac Montana were released in the same year (2002). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,390 cc (6 cylinders), 2002 Pontiac Montana is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Pontiac Montana (185 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 36 more horse power than 2002 Opel Omega. (149 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Pontiac Montana should accelerate faster than 2002 Opel Omega. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Opel Omega weights approximately 13 kg more than 2002 Pontiac Montana.
Because 2002 Opel Omega is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2002 Opel Omega. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2002 Pontiac Montana, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 (300 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 15 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Pontiac Montana. (285 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2002 Opel Omega will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Pontiac Montana.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Opel Omega | 2002 Pontiac Montana | |
| Make | Opel | Pontiac |
| Model | Omega | Montana |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2002 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2497 cc | 3390 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 149 HP | 185 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 300 Nm | 285 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82.8 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 17.5:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1733 kg | 1720 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4900 mm | 4760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1550 mm | 1720 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2850 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 76 L |
