2006 BMW M3 vs. 2002 Vauxhall Omega
To start off, 2006 BMW M3 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Vauxhall Omega. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Vauxhall Omega would be higher. At 3,244 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 BMW M3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 BMW M3 (338 HP @ 7900 RPM) has 196 more horse power than 2002 Vauxhall Omega. (142 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 BMW M3 should accelerate faster than 2002 Vauxhall Omega. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Vauxhall Omega weights approximately 10 kg more than 2006 BMW M3.
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 M3 (365 Nm @ 4900 RPM) has 156 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Vauxhall Omega. (209 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2006 BMW M3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Vauxhall Omega. 2002 Vauxhall Omega has automatic transmission and 2006 BMW M3 has manual transmission. 2006 BMW M3 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2002 Vauxhall Omega will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 BMW M3 | 2002 Vauxhall Omega | |
| Make | BMW | Vauxhall |
| Model | M3 | Omega |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2002 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3244 cc | 2198 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 338 HP | 142 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7900 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 365 Nm | 209 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4900 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1655 kg | 1665 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4900 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 2740 mm |
