1999 Jaguar XJ vs. 1999 Opel Omega

To start off, both 1999 Jaguar XJ 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 3,996 cc (8 cylinders), 1999 Jaguar XJ is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Jaguar XJ (290 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 148 more horse power than 1999 Opel Omega. (142 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Jaguar XJ should accelerate faster than 1999 Opel Omega. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Jaguar XJ weights approximately 45 kg more than 1999 Opel Omega. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

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 Jaguar XJ (393 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 183 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Opel Omega. (210 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1999 Jaguar XJ will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Opel Omega. 1999 Jaguar XJ has automatic transmission and 1999 Opel Omega has manual transmission. 1999 Opel Omega will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1999 Jaguar XJ will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

1999 Jaguar XJ 1999 Opel Omega
Make Jaguar Opel
Model XJ Omega
Year Released 1999 1999
Engine Position Front Middle
Engine Size 3996 cc 2198 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 290 HP 142 HP
Engine RPM 6100 RPM 5400 RPM
Torque 393 Nm 210 Nm
Torque RPM 4250 RPM 4000 RPM
Engine Bore Size 86 mm 86 mm
Engine Stroke Size 86 mm 94.6 mm
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Automatic Manual
Number of Doors 4 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 1710 kg 1665 kg
Vehicle Length 5160 mm 4900 mm
Vehicle Width 1800 mm 1790 mm
Vehicle Height 1310 mm 1510 mm
Wheelbase Size 2880 mm 2740 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 87 L 75 L