Rover 400 1991 vs Opel Omega 1989
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.9 Diesel | 2.3 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 67 HP | 73 HP | |
| Torque: | 121 NM | 138 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | n/a seconds | 19 seconds | |
| Rover 400 engine produces 6 HP less power than Opel Omega, whereas torque is 17 NM less than Opel Omega. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.6 | 6.9 | |
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The Rover 400 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Rover 400 consumes 1.3 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 195 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 75 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 980 km in combined cycle | 1080 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: | no data | 10.9 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | no data | no data | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | below average | |
| Average price (€): | no data | 3000 | |
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