1998 Jaguar XJR vs. 1993 Opel Omega
To start off, 1998 Jaguar XJR is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1993 Opel Omega. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 Opel Omega would be higher. At 4,000 cc (8 cylinders), 1998 Jaguar XJR is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Jaguar XJR (370 HP @ 6150 RPM) has 222 more horse power than 1993 Opel Omega. (148 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Jaguar XJR should accelerate faster than 1993 Opel Omega.
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 Jaguar XJR (525 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 305 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Opel Omega. (220 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1998 Jaguar XJR will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Opel Omega.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Jaguar XJR | 1993 Opel Omega | |
| Make | Jaguar | Opel |
| Model | XJR | Omega |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1993 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4000 cc | 2590 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 370 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6150 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 525 Nm | 220 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86.1 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86.1 mm | 69 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Top Speed | 249 km/hour | 210 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5160 mm | 4690 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2880 mm | 2740 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 87 L | 75 L |
