2002 Vauxhall Omega vs. 2012 BMW 135
To start off, 2012 BMW 135 is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Vauxhall Omega. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Vauxhall Omega would be higher. At 2,979 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 BMW 135 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 BMW 135 (300 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 158 more horse power than 2002 Vauxhall Omega. (142 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 BMW 135 should accelerate faster than 2002 Vauxhall Omega. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Vauxhall Omega weights approximately 15 kg more than 2012 BMW 135.
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, 2012 BMW 135 (406 Nm @ 1300 RPM) has 197 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Vauxhall Omega. (209 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2012 BMW 135 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Vauxhall Omega.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Vauxhall Omega | 2012 BMW 135 | |
| Make | Vauxhall | BMW |
| Model | Omega | 135 |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2198 cc | 2979 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 142 HP | 300 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 209 Nm | 406 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1300 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1665 kg | 1650 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4900 mm | 4374 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1748 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1412 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 2659 mm |
