2009 BMW 530 vs. 1994 Opel Omega
To start off, 2009 BMW 530 is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1994 Opel Omega. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1994 Opel Omega would be higher. At 2,996 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 BMW 530 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW 530 (254 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 46 more horse power than 1994 Opel Omega. (208 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW 530 should accelerate faster than 1994 Opel Omega. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 BMW 530 weights approximately 95 kg more than 1994 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, 2009 BMW 530 (300 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 30 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Opel Omega. (270 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2009 BMW 530 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Opel Omega.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 BMW 530 | 1994 Opel Omega | |
| Make | BMW | Opel |
| Model | 530 | Omega |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1994 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2996 cc | 2962 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 254 HP | 208 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 300 Nm | 270 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1525 kg | 1430 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1850 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2740 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 75 L |
