2008 Lexus GS vs. 2008 Opel Omega
To start off, both 2008 Lexus GS and 2008 Opel Omega were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,994 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Lexus GS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Lexus GS (246 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 69 more horse power than 2008 Opel Omega. (177 HP @ 3400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Lexus GS should accelerate faster than 2008 Opel Omega. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Lexus GS weights approximately 10 kg more than 2008 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, 2008 Lexus GS (310 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 69 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Opel Omega. (241 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2008 Lexus GS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Opel Omega.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Lexus GS | 2008 Opel Omega | |
| Make | Lexus | Opel |
| Model | GS | Omega |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2994 cc | 2597 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 246 HP | 177 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Torque | 310 Nm | 241 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87.5 mm | 83.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 83 mm | 79.6 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 240 km/hour | 229 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 7.2 seconds | 9.5 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1695 kg | 1685 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2740 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.8 L/100km | 10.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 71 L | 75 L |
