2006 BMW 320 vs. 2000 Opel Omega
To start off, 2006 BMW 320 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Opel Omega. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Opel Omega would be higher. At 3,175 cc (6 cylinders), 2000 Opel Omega is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Opel Omega (218 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 70 more horse power than 2006 BMW 320. (148 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Opel Omega should accelerate faster than 2006 BMW 320. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Opel Omega weights approximately 220 kg more than 2006 BMW 320. 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, 2006 BMW 320 (330 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 40 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Opel Omega. (290 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2006 BMW 320 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Opel Omega.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 BMW 320 | 2000 Opel Omega | |
| Make | BMW | Opel |
| Model | 320 | Omega |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 3175 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 218 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 330 Nm | 290 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 87.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 17.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Top Speed | 221 km/hour | 240 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 9.1 seconds | 9 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1490 kg | 1710 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4900 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2620 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.8 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 75 L |
