2008 BMW 120 vs. 2000 Opel Omega
To start off, 2008 BMW 120 is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Opel Omega. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Opel Omega would be higher. At 2,198 cc (4 cylinders), 2000 Opel Omega is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 BMW 120 (161 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 2000 Opel Omega. (142 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 BMW 120 should accelerate faster than 2000 Opel Omega. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Opel Omega weights approximately 377 kg more than 2008 BMW 120.
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, 2008 BMW 120 (330 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 120 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Opel Omega. (210 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2008 BMW 120 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Opel Omega.
Compare all specifications:
2008 BMW 120 | 2000 Opel Omega | |
Make | BMW | Opel |
Model | 120 | Omega |
Year Released | 2008 | 2000 |
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 | 161 HP | 142 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 330 Nm | 210 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 94.6 mm |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 215 km/hour | 210 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 8.5 seconds | 10.5 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1356 kg | 1733 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 4900 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2850 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.6 L/100km | 7.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 75 L |