1999 AC Ace vs. 1999 Opel Omega

To start off, both 1999 AC Ace and 1999 Opel Omega were released in the same year (1999). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,506 cc (8 cylinders), 1999 AC Ace is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 AC Ace (351 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 209 more horse power than 1999 Opel Omega. (142 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 AC Ace should accelerate faster than 1999 Opel Omega. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Opel Omega weights approximately 708 kg more than 1999 AC Ace.

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, 1999 AC Ace (400 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 191 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Opel Omega. (209 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1999 AC Ace will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Opel Omega.

Compare all specifications:

1999 AC Ace 1999 Opel Omega
Make AC Opel
Model Ace Omega
Year Released 1999 1999
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 3506 cc 2196 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Horse Power 351 HP 142 HP
Engine RPM 6500 RPM 5400 RPM
Torque 400 Nm 209 Nm
Torque RPM 4000 RPM 4000 RPM
Engine Bore Size 83 mm 86 mm
Engine Stroke Size 81 mm 94.6 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 8.0:1 10.5:1
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Doors 2 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 1025 kg 1733 kg
Vehicle Length 4430 mm 4900 mm
Vehicle Width 1880 mm 1780 mm
Vehicle Height 1310 mm 1460 mm
Wheelbase Size 2480 mm 2850 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 90 L 75 L


 

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