2009 BMW 130 vs. 2000 Opel Omega
To start off, 2009 BMW 130 is newer by 9 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 3,175 cc (6 cylinders), 2000 Opel Omega is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW 130 (261 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 43 more horse power than 2000 Opel Omega. (218 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW 130 should accelerate faster than 2000 Opel Omega. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Opel Omega weights approximately 390 kg more than 2009 BMW 130.
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, 2009 BMW 130 (315 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 25 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Opel Omega. (290 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2009 BMW 130 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Opel Omega.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 BMW 130 | 2000 Opel Omega | |
| Make | BMW | Opel |
| Model | 130 | Omega |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2996 cc | 3175 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 261 HP | 218 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 315 Nm | 290 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.7:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1320 kg | 1710 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4250 mm | 4900 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1750 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2620 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.6 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 53 L | 75 L |
