2005 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 2005 Opel Omega
To start off, both 2005 Chevrolet Corvette and 2005 Opel Omega were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,965 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Chevrolet Corvette (400 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 258 more horse power than 2005 Opel Omega. (142 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 2005 Opel Omega. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Opel Omega weights approximately 174 kg more than 2005 Chevrolet Corvette.
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 Chevrolet Corvette (544 Nm) has 341 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Opel Omega. (203 Nm). This means 2005 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Opel Omega.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Chevrolet Corvette | 2005 Opel Omega | |
Make | Chevrolet | Opel |
Model | Corvette | Omega |
Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5965 cc | 2198 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 400 HP | 142 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 544 Nm | 203 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 102 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 94.6 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1440 kg | 1614 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4900 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2720 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.2 L/100km | 9.6 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 75 L |