2005 Vauxhall Omega vs. 2005 BMW 520
To start off, both 2005 Vauxhall Omega and 2005 BMW 520 were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,198 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Vauxhall Omega is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 BMW 520 (168 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 2005 Vauxhall Omega. (142 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 BMW 520 should accelerate faster than 2005 Vauxhall Omega. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Vauxhall Omega weights approximately 48 kg more than 2005 BMW 520.
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 520 (211 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Vauxhall Omega. (209 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2005 BMW 520 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Vauxhall Omega. 2005 BMW 520 has automatic transmission and 2005 Vauxhall Omega has manual transmission. 2005 Vauxhall Omega will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 BMW 520 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Vauxhall Omega | 2005 BMW 520 | |
Make | Vauxhall | BMW |
Model | Omega | 520 |
Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2198 cc | 2171 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 142 HP | 168 HP |
Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 209 Nm | 211 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1608 kg | 1560 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4900 mm | 4850 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1850 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 2950 mm |