2009 BMW 550 vs. 2009 Opel Insignia
To start off, both 2009 BMW 550 and 2009 Opel Insignia were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,799 cc, 2009 BMW 550 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW 550 (657 HP @ 3400 RPM) has 336 more horse power than 2009 Opel Insignia. (321 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW 550 should accelerate faster than 2009 Opel Insignia.
Because 2009 Opel Insignia is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 BMW 550. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Opel Insignia will offer significantly more control. 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 550 (490 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 55 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Opel Insignia. (435 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2009 BMW 550 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Opel Insignia. 2009 BMW 550 has automatic transmission and 2009 Opel Insignia has manual transmission. 2009 Opel Insignia will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 BMW 550 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 BMW 550 | 2009 Opel Insignia | |
| Make | BMW | Opel |
| Model | 550 | Insignia |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4799 cc | 2792 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 657 HP | 321 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 490 Nm | 435 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4830 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1856 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1850 mm | 1498 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2737 mm |
