2009 BMW 135 vs. 1999 Opel Omega
To start off, 2009 BMW 135 is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Opel Omega. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Opel Omega would be higher. At 5,665 cc (8 cylinders), 1999 Opel Omega is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Opel Omega (311 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 2009 BMW 135. (302 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Opel Omega should accelerate faster than 2009 BMW 135. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Opel Omega weights approximately 275 kg more than 2009 BMW 135. 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, 1999 Opel Omega (459 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 59 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 BMW 135. (400 Nm @ 1300 RPM). This means 1999 Opel Omega will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 BMW 135.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 BMW 135 | 1999 Opel Omega | |
| Make | BMW | Opel |
| Model | 135 | Omega |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2979 cc | 5665 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 302 HP | 311 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 459 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1300 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 99.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 89.6 mm | 92 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1415 kg | 1690 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4370 mm | 4900 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1420 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2740 mm |
