1999 AC Cobra vs. 1999 Opel Omega
To start off, both 1999 AC Cobra 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 5,663 cc (8 cylinders), 1999 Opel Omega is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Opel Omega (311 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 89 more horse power than 1999 AC Cobra. (222 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Opel Omega should accelerate faster than 1999 AC Cobra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Opel Omega weights approximately 625 kg more than 1999 AC Cobra. 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, 1999 AC Cobra (522 Nm) has 63 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Opel Omega. (459 Nm). This means 1999 AC Cobra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Opel Omega. 1999 Opel Omega has automatic transmission and 1999 AC Cobra has manual transmission. 1999 AC Cobra will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1999 Opel Omega will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 AC Cobra | 1999 Opel Omega | |
| Make | AC | Opel |
| Model | Cobra | Omega |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4941 cc | 5663 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 222 HP | 311 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 522 Nm | 459 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 99 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 92 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1025 kg | 1650 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4210 mm | 4900 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2300 mm | 2740 mm |
