2004 Opel Omega vs. 2009 Porsche Boxster
To start off, 2009 Porsche Boxster is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Opel Omega. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Opel Omega would be higher. At 3,387 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Porsche Boxster is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Porsche Boxster (291 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 149 more horse power than 2004 Opel Omega. (142 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Porsche Boxster should accelerate faster than 2004 Opel Omega. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Opel Omega weights approximately 310 kg more than 2009 Porsche Boxster.
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, 2009 Porsche Boxster (340 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 131 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Opel Omega. (209 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2009 Porsche Boxster will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Opel Omega.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Opel Omega | 2009 Porsche Boxster | |
| Make | Opel | Porsche |
| Model | Omega | Boxster |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2198 cc | 3387 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 142 HP | 291 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 6250 RPM |
| Torque | 209 Nm | 340 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 93 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 94.6 mm | 78 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1665 kg | 1355 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4900 mm | 4330 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1300 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1790 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 2420 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 64 L |
