1999 BMW Z9 vs. 1999 Opel Omega
To start off, both 1999 BMW Z9 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 4,397 cc (8 cylinders), 1999 BMW Z9 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 BMW Z9 (242 HP @ 7400 RPM) has 62 more horse power than 1999 Opel Omega. (180 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 BMW Z9 should accelerate faster than 1999 Opel Omega. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Opel Omega weights approximately 103 kg more than 1999 BMW Z9.
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 BMW Z9 (560 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 330 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Opel Omega. (230 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1999 BMW Z9 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Opel Omega.
Compare all specifications:
1999 BMW Z9 | 1999 Opel Omega | |
Make | BMW | Opel |
Model | Z9 | Omega |
Year Released | 1999 | 1999 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4397 cc | 2597 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 242 HP | 180 HP |
Engine RPM | 7400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 560 Nm | 230 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 18.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1630 kg | 1733 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5010 mm | 4900 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1550 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3060 mm | 2840 mm |