Opel Omega 1997 vs Nissan Primera 1998
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing belt | |
| Engine chain usually needs to be replaced less often than the timing belt, but the cost of replacing the chain is usually higher. Chain motors are considered to be more reliable, but noisier and more vibration generating. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 100 HP | 90 HP | |
| Torque: | 205 NM | 177 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 16.5 seconds | 14.6 seconds | |
| Opel Omega engine produces 10 HP more power than Nissan Primera, whereas torque is 28 NM more than Nissan Primera. Despite the higher power, Opel Omega reaches 100 km/h speed 1.9 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.2 | 6.7 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.7 l/100km | 7.1 l/100km | |
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The Nissan Primera is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Opel Omega consumes 0.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Nissan Primera, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Opel Omega could require 75 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Opel Omega consumes 0.6 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Nissan Primera. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 75 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1040 km in combined cycle | 890 km in combined cycle | |
| 1250 km on highway | 1050 km on highway | ||
| 970 km with real consumption | 840 km with real consumption | ||
| Opel Omega gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
| Front-wheel drive cars (Nissan Primera) 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. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 460'000 km | 320'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Opel Omega engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 3 years | 11 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Opel Vectra | Used only for this car | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | yes | no | |
| The Opel Omega engine has hydraulic tappets (lifters), providing quieter operation and no need for periodic adjustment, but they are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in case of failure. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.82 m | 4.58 m | |
| Width: | 1.79 m | 1.72 m | |
| Height: | 1.50 m | 1.41 m | |
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Opel Omega is larger. Opel Omega is 24 cm longer than the Nissan Primera, 7 cm wider, while the height of Opel Omega is 9 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 540 litres | 430 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1800 litres | 1650 litres | |
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Opel Omega has more luggage capacity. Opel Omega has 110 litres more trunk space than the Nissan Primera. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Opel Omega (by 150 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11 meters | 11 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`265 | 1`820 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | below average | above average | |
| Nissan Primera has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Opel Omega has serious deffects in 25 percent more cases than Nissan Primera, so Nissan Primera quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 1000 | 1000 | |
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