2002 Opel Omega vs. 2003 TVR Tuscan
To start off, 2003 TVR Tuscan is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Opel Omega. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Opel Omega would be higher. At 3,603 cc (6 cylinders), 2003 TVR Tuscan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 TVR Tuscan (350 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 202 more horse power than 2002 Opel Omega. (148 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 TVR Tuscan should accelerate faster than 2002 Opel Omega. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Opel Omega weights approximately 285 kg more than 2003 TVR Tuscan.
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, 2003 TVR Tuscan (401 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 101 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Opel Omega. (300 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2003 TVR Tuscan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Opel Omega.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Opel Omega | 2003 TVR Tuscan | |
| Make | Opel | TVR |
| Model | Omega | Tuscan |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2003 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2497 cc | 3603 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 350 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 7200 RPM |
| Torque | 300 Nm | 401 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82.8 mm | 83 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1485 kg | 1200 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4900 mm | 4240 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1210 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2370 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.6 L/100km | 13 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 57 L |
