2004 BMW 520 vs. 1999 Vauxhall Omega
To start off, 2004 BMW 520 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Vauxhall Omega. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Vauxhall Omega would be higher. At 2,171 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 BMW 520 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 BMW 520 (168 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 68 more horse power than 1999 Vauxhall Omega. (100 HP @ 4300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 BMW 520 should accelerate faster than 1999 Vauxhall Omega. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Vauxhall Omega weights approximately 60 kg more than 2004 BMW 520.
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, 2004 BMW 520 (210 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Vauxhall Omega. (209 Nm @ 1650 RPM). This means 2004 BMW 520 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Vauxhall Omega.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 BMW 520 | 1999 Vauxhall Omega | |
| Make | BMW | Vauxhall |
| Model | 520 | Omega |
| Year Released | 2004 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2171 cc | 1994 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 168 HP | 100 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Torque | 210 Nm | 209 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 1650 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1670 kg | 1730 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 4900 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2740 mm |
