1998 Aston Martin Project Vantage vs. 1998 Opel Omega
To start off, both 1998 Aston Martin Project Vantage and 1998 Opel Omega were released in the same year (1998). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 6,000 cc (12 cylinders), 1998 Aston Martin Project Vantage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Aston Martin Project Vantage (450 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 336 more horse power than 1998 Opel Omega. (114 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Aston Martin Project Vantage should accelerate faster than 1998 Opel Omega. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Aston Martin Project Vantage weights approximately 124 kg more than 1998 Opel Omega. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1998 Aston Martin Project Vantage (746 Nm) has 568 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Opel Omega. (178 Nm). This means 1998 Aston Martin Project Vantage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Opel Omega.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Aston Martin Project Vantage | 1998 Opel Omega | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Opel |
| Model | Project Vantage | Omega |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1998 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6000 cc | 1996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 450 HP | 114 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 746 Nm | 178 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 86 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1554 kg | 1430 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2740 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 79 L | 60 L |
