1993 Holden Commodore vs. 1999 Vauxhall Omega
To start off, 1999 Vauxhall Omega is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1993 Holden Commodore. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 Holden Commodore would be higher. At 4,987 cc (8 cylinders), 1993 Holden Commodore is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Holden Commodore (221 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 92 more horse power than 1999 Vauxhall Omega. (129 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 Holden Commodore should accelerate faster than 1999 Vauxhall Omega. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Vauxhall Omega weights approximately 135 kg more than 1993 Holden Commodore.
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, 1993 Holden Commodore (385 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 135 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Vauxhall Omega. (250 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1993 Holden Commodore will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Vauxhall Omega. 1993 Holden Commodore has automatic transmission and 1999 Vauxhall Omega has manual transmission. 1999 Vauxhall Omega will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1993 Holden Commodore will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1993 Holden Commodore | 1999 Vauxhall Omega | |
Make | Holden | Vauxhall |
Model | Commodore | Omega |
Year Released | 1993 | 1999 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4987 cc | 2496 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 221 HP | 129 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 385 Nm | 250 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1540 kg | 1675 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4900 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 2740 mm |