2008 Opel Omega vs. 2011 Nissan Armada
To start off, 2011 Nissan Armada is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Opel Omega. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Opel Omega would be higher. At 5,600 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Nissan Armada is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Nissan Armada weights approximately 1096 kg more than 2008 Opel Omega.
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, 2011 Nissan Armada (521 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 318 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Opel Omega. (203 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2011 Nissan Armada will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Opel Omega. 2011 Nissan Armada has automatic transmission and 2008 Opel Omega has manual transmission. 2008 Opel Omega will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2011 Nissan Armada will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Opel Omega | 2011 Nissan Armada | |
Make | Opel | Nissan |
Model | Omega | Armada |
Year Released | 2008 | 2011 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2198 cc | 5600 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 317 HP |
Torque | 203 Nm | 521 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1329 kg | 2425 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3540 mm | 5276 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1700 mm | 1961 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 3129 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 106 L |