2005 Nissan Hardbody vs. 2005 Vauxhall Omega

To start off, both 2005 Nissan Hardbody and 2005 Vauxhall Omega were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,389 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Nissan Hardbody is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Nissan Hardbody (145 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 2005 Vauxhall Omega. (142 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Nissan Hardbody should accelerate faster than 2005 Vauxhall Omega. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Vauxhall Omega weights approximately 250 kg more than 2005 Nissan Hardbody.

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 Vauxhall Omega (209 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Nissan Hardbody. (208 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2005 Vauxhall Omega will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Nissan Hardbody.

Compare all specifications:

2005 Nissan Hardbody 2005 Vauxhall Omega
Make Nissan Vauxhall
Model Hardbody Omega
Year Released 2005 2005
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 2389 cc 2198 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 145 HP 142 HP
Engine RPM 5600 RPM 5400 RPM
Torque 208 Nm 209 Nm
Torque RPM 3600 RPM 4000 RPM
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Vehicle Weight 1358 kg 1608 kg
Wheelbase Size 2960 mm 2740 mm


 

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