1999 Opel Omega 5.7 vs. 1999 Opel Omega Caravan 2.6 V6
To start off, both 1999 Opel Omega 5.7 and 1999 Opel Omega Caravan 2.6 V6 were released in the same year (1999). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,663 cc (8 cylinders), 1999 Opel Omega 5.7 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Opel Omega 5.7 (311 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 131 more horse power than 1999 Opel Omega Caravan 2.6 V6. (180 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Opel Omega 5.7 should accelerate faster than 1999 Opel Omega Caravan 2.6 V6. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Opel Omega Caravan 2.6 V6 weights approximately 83 kg more than 1999 Opel Omega 5.7.
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 Opel Omega 5.7 (459 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 229 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Opel Omega Caravan 2.6 V6. (230 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1999 Opel Omega 5.7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Opel Omega Caravan 2.6 V6. 1999 Opel Omega 5.7 has automatic transmission and 1999 Opel Omega Caravan 2.6 V6 has manual transmission. 1999 Opel Omega Caravan 2.6 V6 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1999 Opel Omega 5.7 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Opel Omega 5.7 | 1999 Opel Omega Caravan 2.6 V6 | |
| Make | Opel | Opel |
| Model | Omega | Omega |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5663 cc | 2597 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 311 HP | 180 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 459 Nm | 230 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 99 mm | 83.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 79.6 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1650 kg | 1733 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4900 mm | 4900 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1550 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 2840 mm |
