2005 BMW 330 vs. 2000 Vauxhall Omega
To start off, 2005 BMW 330 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Vauxhall Omega. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Vauxhall Omega would be higher. At 2,979 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 BMW 330 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 BMW 330 (229 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 95 more horse power than 2000 Vauxhall Omega. (134 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 BMW 330 should accelerate faster than 2000 Vauxhall Omega. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Vauxhall Omega weights approximately 127 kg more than 2005 BMW 330.
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 (300 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 115 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Vauxhall Omega. (185 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2005 BMW 330 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Vauxhall Omega. 2005 BMW 330 has automatic transmission and 2000 Vauxhall Omega has manual transmission. 2000 Vauxhall Omega will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 BMW 330 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 BMW 330 | 2000 Vauxhall Omega | |
| Make | BMW | Vauxhall |
| Model | 330 | Omega |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2979 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 229 HP | 134 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 300 Nm | 185 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1505 kg | 1632 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 4900 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2740 mm |
