1999 Opel Omega vs. 1998 Renault Spider
To start off, 1999 Opel Omega is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Renault Spider. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Renault Spider would be higher. At 2,198 cc (4 cylinders), 1999 Opel Omega is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Opel Omega (142 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1998 Renault Spider. (141 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Opel Omega should accelerate faster than 1998 Renault Spider. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Opel Omega weights approximately 675 kg more than 1998 Renault Spider. 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 Opel Omega (210 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 25 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Renault Spider. (185 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1999 Opel Omega will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Renault Spider.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Opel Omega | 1998 Renault Spider | |
| Make | Opel | Renault |
| Model | Omega | Spider |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1998 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2198 cc | 1996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 142 HP | 141 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 210 Nm | 185 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 82.7 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 94.6 mm | 93 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1665 kg | 990 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4900 mm | 3800 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1260 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 2350 mm |
