Honda Legend 1998 vs Opel Omega 1999
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 3.5 Petrol | 2.2 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 205 HP | 144 HP | |
| Torque: | 297 NM | 203 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.3 seconds | 10.5 seconds | |
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Honda Legend is more dynamic to drive. Honda Legend engine produces 61 HP more power than Opel Omega, whereas torque is 94 NM more than Opel Omega. Thanks to more power Honda Legend reaches 100 km/h speed 1.2 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 12.2 | 9.6 | |
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The Opel Omega is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Honda Legend consumes 2.6 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Opel Omega, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Honda Legend could require 390 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 68 litres | 75 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 550 km in combined cycle | 780 km in combined cycle | |
| 720 km on highway | 1050 km on highway | ||
| Opel Omega gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | |
| Front-wheel drive cars (Honda Legend) have better traction on slippery roads and when climbing hills, better fuel economy, and are less expensive to purchase. On the disadvantage side, FWD cars usually have less towing capacity, poorer acceleration and harder handling. Rear-wheel drive cars (Opel Omega) have better handling on dry roads, better acceleration, more even weight distribution and more fun to drive. RWD is also better for towing large loads. The cons of rear-wheel drive are less interior and trunk space and more difficulty maneuvering in wet and snowy conditions. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 5.00 m | 4.90 m | |
| Width: | 1.82 m | 1.78 m | |
| Height: | 1.43 m | 1.46 m | |
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Honda Legend is larger, but slightly lower. Honda Legend is 10 cm longer than the Opel Omega, 4 cm wider, while the height of Honda Legend is 3 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | no data | 530 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 830 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 11 meters | 11 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`500 | 2`080 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | below average | |
| Average price (€): | 1800 | 1200 | |
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