1998 Aston Martin Vantage vs. 1999 Opel Omega
To start off, 1999 Opel Omega is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Aston Martin Vantage. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Aston Martin Vantage would be higher. At 5,341 cc (8 cylinders), 1998 Aston Martin Vantage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Aston Martin Vantage (600 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 470 more horse power than 1999 Opel Omega. (130 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Aston Martin Vantage should accelerate faster than 1999 Opel Omega. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Aston Martin Vantage weights approximately 295 kg more than 1999 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 Vantage (814 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 564 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Opel Omega. (250 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1998 Aston Martin Vantage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Opel Omega.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Aston Martin Vantage | 1999 Opel Omega | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Opel |
| Model | Vantage | Omega |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5341 cc | 2497 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 600 HP | 130 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 814 Nm | 250 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 100 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85 mm | 82.8 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.2:1 | 22.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1970 kg | 1675 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4750 mm | 4900 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2740 mm |
