2002 Opel Omega vs. 2002 Volvo S60
To start off, both 2002 Opel Omega and 2002 Volvo S60 were released in the same year (2002). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,497 cc (6 cylinders), 2002 Opel Omega is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Volvo S60 (295 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 146 more horse power than 2002 Opel Omega. (149 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Volvo S60 should accelerate faster than 2002 Opel Omega. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Opel Omega weights approximately 282 kg more than 2002 Volvo S60.
Because 2002 Volvo S60 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2002 Opel Omega. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2002 Volvo S60 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, 2002 Volvo S60 (400 Nm @ 1950 RPM) has 100 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Opel Omega. (300 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2002 Volvo S60 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Opel Omega.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Opel Omega | 2002 Volvo S60 | |
| Make | Opel | Volvo |
| Model | Omega | S60 |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2002 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2497 cc | 2435 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 149 HP | 295 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 300 Nm | 400 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 1950 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82.8 mm | 93.2 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 17.5:1 | 8.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1733 kg | 1451 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4900 mm | 4610 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1810 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2720 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 68 L |
