2007 BMW 323 vs. 2002 Opel Omega
To start off, 2007 BMW 323 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Opel Omega. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Opel Omega would be higher. Both 2007 BMW 323 and 2002 Opel Omega are equipped with a 2,497 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW 323 (175 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 2002 Opel Omega. (148 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW 323 should accelerate faster than 2002 Opel Omega. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Opel Omega weights approximately 166 kg more than 2007 BMW 323.
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, 2002 Opel Omega (300 Nm @ 1700 RPM) has 70 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 BMW 323. (230 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2002 Opel Omega will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 BMW 323.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 BMW 323 | 2002 Opel Omega | |
| Make | BMW | Opel |
| Model | 323 | Omega |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2002 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2497 cc | 2497 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 175 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 230 Nm | 300 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 1700 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 78.8 mm | 80.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 82.8 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 17.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1494 kg | 1660 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 4900 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2740 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 75 L |
