Rover 400 1991 vs Opel Omega 1989
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 112 HP | 115 HP | |
| Torque: | 138 NM | 170 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.5 seconds | 11.5 seconds | |
| Rover 400 engine produces 3 HP less power than Opel Omega, whereas torque is 32 NM less than Opel Omega. Despite less power, Rover 400 reaches 100 km/h speed 2 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.6 | 8.8 | |
| Rover 400 consumes 0.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Opel Omega, which means that by driving the Rover 400 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 30 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 75 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 630 km in combined cycle | 850 km in combined cycle | |
| 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 (Rover 400) 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: | 4.37 m | 4.74 m | |
| Width: | 1.68 m | 1.76 m | |
| Height: | 1.40 m | 1.44 m | |
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Rover 400 is smaller. Rover 400 is 37 cm shorter than the Opel Omega, 8 cm narrower, while the height of Rover 400 is 4 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 410 litres | 520 litres | |
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Opel Omega has more luggage space. Rover 400 has 110 litres less trunk space than the Opel Omega. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.2 meters | 10.9 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Rover 400 is 0.7 metres less than that of the Opel Omega, which means Rover 400 can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`550 | no data | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | below average | |
| Average price (€): | no data | 3000 | |
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