2007 BMW 120 vs. 2008 Opel Omega

To start off, 2008 Opel Omega is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 BMW 120. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 BMW 120 would be higher. At 2,198 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Opel Omega is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 BMW 120 weights approximately 21 kg more than 2008 Opel Omega.

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, 2007 BMW 120 (330 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 127 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Opel Omega. (203 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2007 BMW 120 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Opel Omega.

Compare all specifications:

2007 BMW 120 2008 Opel Omega
Make BMW Opel
Model 120 Omega
Year Released 2007 2008
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1995 cc 2198 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 155 HP 0 HP
Torque 330 Nm 203 Nm
Torque RPM 2000 RPM 4000 RPM
Engine Compression Ratio 17.0:1 10.5:1
Fuel Type Diesel Gasoline
Top Speed 220 km/hour 205 km/hour
Acceleration 0-100mph 8.7 seconds 10.5 seconds
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 1350 kg 1329 kg
Vehicle Length 4230 mm 3540 mm
Vehicle Height 1440 mm 1700 mm
Wheelbase Size 2670 mm 2740 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 5.7 L/100km 9.6 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 50 L 75 L


 

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