1948 Jaguar Mark IV vs. 1999 Opel Omega
To start off, 1999 Opel Omega is newer by 51 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1948 Jaguar Mark IV. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1948 Jaguar Mark IV would be higher. At 3,485 cc (6 cylinders), 1948 Jaguar Mark IV is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Opel Omega (180 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 57 more horse power than 1948 Jaguar Mark IV. (123 HP @ 4250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Opel Omega should accelerate faster than 1948 Jaguar Mark IV. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1948 Jaguar Mark IV weights approximately 57 kg more than 1999 Opel Omega.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. 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, 1948 Jaguar Mark IV (250 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Opel Omega. (230 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1948 Jaguar Mark IV will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Opel Omega.
Compare all specifications:
| 1948 Jaguar Mark IV | 1999 Opel Omega | |
| Make | Jaguar | Opel |
| Model | Mark IV | Omega |
| Year Released | 1948 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3485 cc | 2597 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 123 HP | 180 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 250 Nm | 230 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1790 kg | 1733 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 4900 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1780 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3060 mm | 2840 mm |
