1999 Fiat Punto vs. 1999 Vauxhall Omega
To start off, both 1999 Fiat Punto 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 2,496 cc (6 cylinders), 1999 Vauxhall Omega is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Fiat Punto (130 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1999 Vauxhall Omega. (129 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Fiat Punto should accelerate faster than 1999 Vauxhall Omega. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Vauxhall Omega weights approximately 670 kg more than 1999 Fiat Punto.
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 Fiat Punto, 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 (250 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 86 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Fiat Punto. (164 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 1999 Vauxhall Omega will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Fiat Punto.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Fiat Punto | 1999 Vauxhall Omega | |
| Make | Fiat | Vauxhall |
| Model | Punto | Omega |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1747 cc | 2496 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 130 HP | 129 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 164 Nm | 250 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1040 kg | 1710 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3810 mm | 4900 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2740 mm |
