2004 Opel Omega vs. 2011 BMW 328
To start off, 2011 BMW 328 is newer by 7 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 3,000 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 BMW 328 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 BMW 328 (230 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 88 more horse power than 2004 Opel Omega. (142 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 BMW 328 should accelerate faster than 2004 Opel Omega. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 BMW 328 weights approximately 70 kg more than 2004 Opel Omega. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2011 BMW 328 (271 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 62 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Opel Omega. (209 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2011 BMW 328 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Opel Omega.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Opel Omega | 2011 BMW 328 | |
| Make | Opel | BMW |
| Model | Omega | 328 |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 2198 cc | 3000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 142 HP | 230 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 209 Nm | 271 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1665 kg | 1735 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4900 mm | 4620 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1783 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1384 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 2761 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 61 L |
