1999 Opel Omega vs. 1999 Peugeot 206
To start off, both 1999 Opel Omega and 1999 Peugeot 206 were released in the same year (1999). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,498 cc (6 cylinders), 1999 Opel Omega is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Opel Omega (123 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 64 more horse power than 1999 Peugeot 206. (59 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Opel Omega should accelerate faster than 1999 Peugeot 206. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Opel Omega weights approximately 825 kg more than 1999 Peugeot 206. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1999 Opel Omega is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1999 Opel Omega. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1999 Peugeot 206, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 (251 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 157 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Peugeot 206. (94 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1999 Opel Omega will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Peugeot 206.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Opel Omega | 1999 Peugeot 206 | |
| Make | Opel | Peugeot |
| Model | Omega | 206 |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2498 cc | 1124 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 123 HP | 59 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 251 Nm | 94 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 195 km/hour | 155 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1735 kg | 910 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4900 mm | 3840 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1550 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2450 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 50 L |
