1951 Jaguar C-Type vs. 1999 Opel Omega
To start off, 1999 Opel Omega is newer by 48 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Jaguar C-Type. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Jaguar C-Type would be higher. At 3,442 cc (6 cylinders), 1951 Jaguar C-Type is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1951 Jaguar C-Type (200 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 66 more horse power than 1999 Opel Omega. (134 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1951 Jaguar C-Type should accelerate faster than 1999 Opel Omega. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Opel Omega weights approximately 665 kg more than 1951 Jaguar C-Type.
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, 1951 Jaguar C-Type (298 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 113 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Opel Omega. (185 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1951 Jaguar C-Type will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Opel Omega.
Compare all specifications:
| 1951 Jaguar C-Type | 1999 Opel Omega | |
| Make | Jaguar | Opel |
| Model | C-Type | Omega |
| Year Released | 1951 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3442 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 200 HP | 134 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 298 Nm | 185 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3900 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83.1 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 106 mm | 86 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 965 kg | 1630 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3990 mm | 4900 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1090 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2740 mm |
