2010 BMW 535 vs. 2010 Opel Insignia
To start off, both 2010 BMW 535 and 2010 Opel Insignia were released in the same year (2010). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,000 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 BMW 535 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Opel Insignia (321 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 2010 BMW 535. (300 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Opel Insignia should accelerate faster than 2010 BMW 535.
Because 2010 Opel Insignia is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2010 BMW 535. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 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, 2010 Opel Insignia (435 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 29 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 BMW 535. (406 Nm @ 1400 RPM). This means 2010 Opel Insignia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 BMW 535.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 BMW 535 | 2010 Opel Insignia | |
| Make | BMW | Opel |
| Model | 535 | Insignia |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3000 cc | 2792 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 300 HP | 321 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 406 Nm | 435 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1400 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4854 mm | 4830 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1847 mm | 1856 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1468 mm | 1498 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2888 mm | 2737 mm |
