1999 Opel Omega vs. 1996 Vauxhall Carlton
To start off, 1999 Opel Omega is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Vauxhall Carlton. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Vauxhall Carlton would be higher. At 3,638 cc (6 cylinders), 1996 Vauxhall Carlton is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Vauxhall Carlton (355 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 255 more horse power than 1999 Opel Omega. (100 HP @ 4300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Vauxhall Carlton should accelerate faster than 1999 Opel Omega. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Opel Omega weights approximately 70 kg more than 1996 Vauxhall Carlton.
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, 1996 Vauxhall Carlton (531 Nm @ 3300 RPM) has 322 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Opel Omega. (209 Nm @ 1650 RPM). This means 1996 Vauxhall Carlton will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Opel Omega.
Compare all specifications:
1999 Opel Omega | 1996 Vauxhall Carlton | |
Make | Opel | Vauxhall |
Model | Omega | Carlton |
Year Released | 1999 | 1996 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1992 cc | 3638 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 100 HP | 355 HP |
Engine RPM | 4300 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 209 Nm | 531 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1650 RPM | 3300 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1670 kg | 1600 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4900 mm | 4690 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 2740 mm |