2005 BMW 330 vs. 1996 Opel Omega
To start off, 2005 BMW 330 is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Opel Omega. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Opel Omega would be higher. At 2,793 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 BMW 330 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 BMW 330 (201 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 87 more horse power than 1996 Opel Omega. (114 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 BMW 330 should accelerate faster than 1996 Opel Omega. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 BMW 330 weights approximately 185 kg more than 1996 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, 2005 BMW 330 (401 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 223 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Opel Omega. (178 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2005 BMW 330 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Opel Omega.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 BMW 330 | 1996 Opel Omega | |
| Make | BMW | Opel |
| Model | 330 | Omega |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2793 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 201 HP | 114 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 401 Nm | 178 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | 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 | 1615 kg | 1430 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2740 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 60 L |
