1999 Citroen Xsara vs. 1999 Vauxhall Omega
To start off, both 1999 Citroen Xsara and 1999 Vauxhall Omega were released in the same year (1999). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,665 cc (8 cylinders), 1999 Vauxhall Omega is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Vauxhall Omega (311 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 222 more horse power than 1999 Citroen Xsara. (89 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Vauxhall Omega should accelerate faster than 1999 Citroen Xsara. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Vauxhall Omega weights approximately 550 kg more than 1999 Citroen Xsara. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1999 Vauxhall Omega is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1999 Vauxhall Omega. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1999 Citroen Xsara, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 Vauxhall Omega (459 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 322 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Citroen Xsara. (137 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1999 Vauxhall Omega will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Citroen Xsara. 1999 Vauxhall Omega has automatic transmission and 1999 Citroen Xsara has manual transmission. 1999 Citroen Xsara will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1999 Vauxhall Omega will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Citroen Xsara | 1999 Vauxhall Omega | |
| Make | Citroen | Vauxhall |
| Model | Xsara | Omega |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1587 cc | 5665 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 311 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 137 Nm | 459 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1100 kg | 1650 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4360 mm | 4900 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2740 mm |
