2004 Opel Omega vs. 2000 Opel Speedster

To start off, 2004 Opel Omega is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Opel Speedster. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Opel Speedster would be higher. Both 2004 Opel Omega and 2000 Opel Speedster are equipped with a 2,198 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Opel Speedster (145 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 2004 Opel Omega. (142 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Opel Speedster should accelerate faster than 2004 Opel Omega. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Opel Omega weights approximately 788 kg more than 2000 Opel Speedster.

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 Opel Omega (209 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Opel Speedster. (203 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2004 Opel Omega will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Opel Speedster.

Compare all specifications:

2004 Opel Omega 2000 Opel Speedster
Make Opel Opel
Model Omega Speedster
Year Released 2004 2000
Engine Position Front Middle
Engine Size 2198 cc 2198 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 142 HP 145 HP
Engine RPM 5400 RPM 5800 RPM
Torque 209 Nm 203 Nm
Torque RPM 4000 RPM 4000 RPM
Engine Bore Size 86 mm 86 mm
Engine Stroke Size 94.6 mm 94.6 mm
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline - Premium
Top Speed 210 km/hour 217 km/hour
Acceleration 0-100mph 10.8 seconds 6.2 seconds
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 5 seats 2 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Weight 1733 kg 945 kg
Vehicle Length 4830 mm 3800 mm
Vehicle Width 1780 mm 1710 mm
Vehicle Height 1460 mm 1120 mm
Wheelbase Size 2840 mm 2340 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 7.8 L/100km 8.5 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 75 L 36 L


 

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