2007 BMW 650 vs. 1994 Opel Omega
To start off, 2007 BMW 650 is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1994 Opel Omega. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1994 Opel Omega would be higher. At 4,799 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 BMW 650 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW 650 (360 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 192 more horse power than 1994 Opel Omega. (168 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW 650 should accelerate faster than 1994 Opel Omega. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 BMW 650 weights approximately 130 kg more than 1994 Opel Omega. 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, 2007 BMW 650 (488 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 261 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Opel Omega. (227 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2007 BMW 650 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Opel Omega.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 BMW 650 | 1994 Opel Omega | |
| Make | BMW | Opel |
| Model | 650 | Omega |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1994 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4799 cc | 2498 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 360 HP | 168 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 488 Nm | 227 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1640 kg | 1510 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1380 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1860 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2790 mm | 2740 mm |
