1999 Chrysler Viper vs. 1999 Opel Omega

To start off, both 1999 Chrysler Viper 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 7,986 cc (10 cylinders), 1999 Chrysler Viper is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Chrysler Viper (389 HP @ 5150 RPM) has 221 more horse power than 1999 Opel Omega. (168 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Chrysler Viper should accelerate faster than 1999 Opel Omega. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Opel Omega weights approximately 85 kg more than 1999 Chrysler Viper.

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 Chrysler Viper (620 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 393 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Opel Omega. (227 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1999 Chrysler Viper will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Opel Omega.

Compare all specifications:

1999 Chrysler Viper 1999 Opel Omega
Make Chrysler Opel
Model Viper Omega
Year Released 1999 1999
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 7986 cc 2496 cc
Engine Cylinders 10 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 389 HP 168 HP
Engine RPM 5150 RPM 6000 RPM
Torque 620 Nm 227 Nm
Torque RPM 3600 RPM 3200 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 2 seats 5 seats
Vehicle Weight 1590 kg 1675 kg
Vehicle Length 4460 mm 4900 mm
Vehicle Width 1930 mm 1790 mm
Vehicle Height 1130 mm 1460 mm
Wheelbase Size 2450 mm 2740 mm


 

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