1963 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1999 Opel Omega
To start off, 1999 Opel Omega is newer by 36 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Chevrolet Corvette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Chevrolet Corvette would be higher. At 5,353 cc (8 cylinders), 1963 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 Chevrolet Corvette (300 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 169 more horse power than 1999 Opel Omega. (131 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1963 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1999 Opel Omega. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Opel Omega weights approximately 300 kg more than 1963 Chevrolet Corvette.
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, 1963 Chevrolet Corvette (488 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 253 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Opel Omega. (235 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1963 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Opel Omega.
Compare all specifications:
| 1963 Chevrolet Corvette | 1999 Opel Omega | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Opel |
| Model | Corvette | Omega |
| Year Released | 1963 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5353 cc | 2497 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 300 HP | 131 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 488 Nm | 235 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82.6 mm | 82.8 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 22.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1375 kg | 1675 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4900 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2840 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 75 L |
