1999 Opel Omega vs. 1997 Porsche 911
To start off, 1999 Opel Omega is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1997 Porsche 911. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 Porsche 911 would be higher. At 3,164 cc (6 cylinders), 1997 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Porsche 911 (537 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 414 more horse power than 1999 Opel Omega. (123 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1999 Opel Omega. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Opel Omega weights approximately 585 kg more than 1997 Porsche 911.
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, 1997 Porsche 911 (600 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 349 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Opel Omega. (251 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1997 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Opel Omega.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Opel Omega | 1997 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Opel | Porsche |
| Model | Omega | 911 |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1997 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2498 cc | 3164 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Horse Power | 123 HP | 537 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 251 Nm | 600 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 95 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82.8 mm | 74.4 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 195 km/hour | 280 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1735 kg | 1150 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4900 mm | 4710 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1960 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1550 mm | 1170 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2280 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 100 L |
