2004 Opel Omega vs. 2004 Volkswagen Golf
To start off, both 2004 Opel Omega and 2004 Volkswagen Golf were released in the same year (2004). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,196 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Volkswagen Golf is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Volkswagen Golf (238 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 96 more horse power than 2004 Opel Omega. (142 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Volkswagen Golf should accelerate faster than 2004 Opel Omega. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Opel Omega weights approximately 117 kg more than 2004 Volkswagen Golf.
Because 2004 Opel Omega is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2004 Opel Omega. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 Volkswagen Golf, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 Volkswagen Golf (320 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 111 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Opel Omega. (209 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2004 Volkswagen Golf will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Opel Omega.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Opel Omega | 2004 Volkswagen Golf | |
| Make | Opel | Volkswagen |
| Model | Omega | Golf |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 2198 cc | 3196 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 142 HP | 238 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 6250 RPM |
| Torque | 209 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 94.6 mm | 96 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1665 kg | 1548 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4900 mm | 4180 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 2470 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 62 L |
