2007 Chevrolet Silverado vs. 2002 Vauxhall Omega
To start off, 2007 Chevrolet Silverado is newer by 5 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 4,807 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Chevrolet Silverado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Chevrolet Silverado (295 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 153 more horse power than 2002 Vauxhall Omega. (142 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Chevrolet Silverado should accelerate faster than 2002 Vauxhall Omega. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Chevrolet Silverado weights approximately 145 kg more than 2002 Vauxhall 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 Chevrolet Silverado (414 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 205 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Vauxhall Omega. (209 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2007 Chevrolet Silverado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Vauxhall Omega.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Chevrolet Silverado | 2002 Vauxhall Omega | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Vauxhall |
| Model | Silverado | Omega |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2002 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4807 cc | 2198 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 295 HP | 142 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 414 Nm | 209 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1750 kg | 1605 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5850 mm | 4900 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1880 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3650 mm | 2740 mm |
