1995 De Tomaso Guara vs. 1999 Opel Omega
To start off, 1999 Opel Omega is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 De Tomaso Guara. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 De Tomaso Guara would be higher. At 3,982 cc (8 cylinders), 1995 De Tomaso Guara is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 De Tomaso Guara (282 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 159 more horse power than 1999 Opel Omega. (123 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 De Tomaso Guara should accelerate faster than 1999 Opel Omega. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Opel Omega weights approximately 495 kg more than 1995 De Tomaso Guara.
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, 1995 De Tomaso Guara (402 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 132 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Opel Omega. (270 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 1995 De Tomaso Guara will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Opel Omega.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 De Tomaso Guara | 1999 Opel Omega | |
| Make | De Tomaso | Opel |
| Model | Guara | Omega |
| Year Released | 1995 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3982 cc | 2171 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 282 HP | 123 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 402 Nm | 270 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1175 kg | 1670 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4200 mm | 4900 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2610 mm |
