1948 Jaguar XK 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 XK. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1948 Jaguar XK would be higher. At 3,442 cc (6 cylinders), 1948 Jaguar XK is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1948 Jaguar XK (160 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 35 more horse power than 1999 Opel Omega. (125 HP @ 4300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1948 Jaguar XK should accelerate faster than 1999 Opel Omega. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Opel Omega weights approximately 338 kg more than 1948 Jaguar XK.
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 XK (264 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 23 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Opel Omega. (241 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1948 Jaguar XK will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Opel Omega.
Compare all specifications:
| 1948 Jaguar XK | 1999 Opel Omega | |
| Make | Jaguar | Opel |
| Model | XK | Omega |
| Year Released | 1948 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3442 cc | 2597 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 160 HP | 125 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Torque | 264 Nm | 241 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 106 mm | 82.8 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1372 kg | 1710 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 4900 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2740 mm |
