1999 Audi R8 vs. 1999 Opel Omega
To start off, both 1999 Audi R8 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 3,596 cc (8 cylinders), 1999 Audi R8 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Audi R8 (610 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 468 more horse power than 1999 Opel Omega. (142 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Audi R8 should accelerate faster than 1999 Opel Omega. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Opel Omega weights approximately 1683 kg more than 1999 Audi R8.
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 Audi R8 (705 Nm) has 502 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Opel Omega. (203 Nm). This means 1999 Audi R8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Opel Omega.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Audi R8 | 1999 Opel Omega | |
| Make | Audi | Opel |
| Model | R8 | Omega |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3596 cc | 2196 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 610 HP | 142 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 705 Nm | 203 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 1 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2 kg | 1685 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4660 mm | 4900 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1090 mm | 1550 mm |
