2011 BMW 730 vs. 2000 Opel Omega
To start off, 2011 BMW 730 is newer by 11 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 2,993 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 BMW 730 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 BMW 730 (244 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 102 more horse power than 2000 Opel Omega. (142 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 BMW 730 should accelerate faster than 2000 Opel Omega. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 BMW 730 weights approximately 242 kg more than 2000 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, 2011 BMW 730 (540 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 330 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Opel Omega. (210 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2011 BMW 730 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Opel Omega.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 BMW 730 | 2000 Opel Omega | |
| Make | BMW | Opel |
| Model | 730 | Omega |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2993 cc | 2198 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 244 HP | 142 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 540 Nm | 210 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 246 km/hour | 210 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 7.3 seconds | 10.5 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | 8-speed shiftable automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1975 kg | 1733 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5212 mm | 4900 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1902 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1479 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3210 mm | 2850 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.9 L/100km | 7.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 82 L | 75 L |
