2012 BMW 528 vs. 2012 Opel Insignia
To start off, both 2012 BMW 528 and 2012 Opel Insignia were released in the same year (2012). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,000 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 BMW 528 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 BMW 528 (240 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 111 more horse power than 2012 Opel Insignia. (129 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 BMW 528 should accelerate faster than 2012 Opel Insignia.
Because 2012 BMW 528 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 Opel Insignia. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 BMW 528 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, 2012 BMW 528 (352 Nm @ 1250 RPM) has 52 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Opel Insignia. (300 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2012 BMW 528 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Opel Insignia. 2012 BMW 528 has automatic transmission and 2012 Opel Insignia has manual transmission. 2012 Opel Insignia will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 BMW 528 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 BMW 528 | 2012 Opel Insignia | |
| Make | BMW | Opel |
| Model | 528 | Insignia |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2000 cc | 1956 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 240 HP | 129 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 352 Nm | 300 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1250 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | AWD | Front |
| Transmission Type | 8-speed shiftable automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4899 mm | 4830 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1856 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1464 mm | 1498 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2968 mm | 2737 mm |
