2011 Hyundai Equus vs. 2002 Opel Omega
To start off, 2011 Hyundai Equus is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Opel Omega. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Opel Omega would be higher. At 4,600 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Hyundai Equus is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Hyundai Equus (385 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 243 more horse power than 2002 Opel Omega. (142 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 Hyundai Equus should accelerate faster than 2002 Opel Omega. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Hyundai Equus weights approximately 285 kg more than 2002 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 Hyundai Equus (451 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 242 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Opel Omega. (209 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2011 Hyundai Equus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Opel Omega.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Hyundai Equus | 2002 Opel Omega | |
| Make | Hyundai | Opel |
| Model | Equus | Omega |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2002 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4600 cc | 2197 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 385 HP | 142 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 451 Nm | 209 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2018 kg | 1733 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5159 mm | 4900 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1491 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3045 mm | 2850 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 77 L | 75 L |
