1996 Dodge Ram vs. 1998 Opel Omega

To start off, 1998 Opel Omega is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Dodge Ram. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Dodge Ram would be higher. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Opel Omega weights approximately 344 kg more than 1996 Dodge Ram.

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, 1996 Dodge Ram (447 Nm) has 269 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Opel Omega. (178 Nm). This means 1996 Dodge Ram will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Opel Omega.

Compare all specifications:

1996 Dodge Ram 1998 Opel Omega
Make Dodge Opel
Model Ram Omega
Year Released 1996 1998
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Horse Power 0 HP 114 HP
Torque 447 Nm 178 Nm
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 3 seats 5 seats
Vehicle Weight 1086 kg 1430 kg
Vehicle Length 5190 mm 4770 mm
Vehicle Width 2020 mm 1790 mm
Vehicle Height 1830 mm 1460 mm
Wheelbase Size 3020 mm 2740 mm


 

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