1999 Holden Berlina vs. 1999 Opel Omega

To start off, both 1999 Holden Berlina 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 3,790 cc (6 cylinders), 1999 Holden Berlina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Holden Berlina (229 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 61 more horse power than 1999 Opel Omega. (168 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Holden Berlina should accelerate faster than 1999 Opel Omega. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Opel Omega weights approximately 75 kg more than 1999 Holden Berlina.

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 Holden Berlina (375 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 148 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Opel Omega. (227 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1999 Holden Berlina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Opel Omega.

Compare all specifications:

1999 Holden Berlina 1999 Opel Omega
Make Holden Opel
Model Berlina Omega
Year Released 1999 1999
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 3790 cc 2496 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Horse Power 229 HP 168 HP
Engine RPM 5200 RPM 6000 RPM
Torque 375 Nm 227 Nm
Torque RPM 3000 RPM 3200 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Rear
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Vehicle Weight 1600 kg 1675 kg
Vehicle Length 4970 mm 4900 mm
Vehicle Width 1850 mm 1790 mm
Vehicle Height 1460 mm 1460 mm
Wheelbase Size 2800 mm 2740 mm


 

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