2002 Opel Omega vs. 2010 BMW 120
To start off, 2010 BMW 120 is newer by 8 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 2,497 cc (6 cylinders), 2002 Opel Omega is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 BMW 120 (168 HP @ 6700 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 2002 Opel Omega. (148 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 BMW 120 should accelerate faster than 2002 Opel Omega. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Opel Omega weights approximately 70 kg more than 2010 BMW 120.
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 (300 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 90 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 BMW 120. (210 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2002 Opel Omega will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 BMW 120.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Opel Omega | 2010 BMW 120 | |
| Make | Opel | BMW |
| Model | Omega | 120 |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2497 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 168 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6700 RPM |
| Torque | 300 Nm | 210 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82.8 mm | 90 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 11.3 seconds | 8.7 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1485 kg | 1415 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4900 mm | 4370 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1420 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1760 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2670 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.6 L/100km | 6.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 53 L |
