1999 Opel Omega vs. 1999 Renault Clio
To start off, both 1999 Opel Omega and 1999 Renault Clio were released in the same year (1999). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,497 cc (6 cylinders), 1999 Opel Omega is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Opel Omega (130 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 1999 Renault Clio. (106 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Opel Omega should accelerate faster than 1999 Renault Clio. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Opel Omega weights approximately 680 kg more than 1999 Renault Clio. 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 Renault Clio, 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 (250 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 102 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Renault Clio. (148 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 1999 Opel Omega will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Renault Clio.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Opel Omega | 1999 Renault Clio | |
| Make | Opel | Renault |
| Model | Omega | Clio |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2497 cc | 1598 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 130 HP | 106 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 250 Nm | 148 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 79.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82.8 mm | 80.5 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1675 kg | 995 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4900 mm | 3780 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 2480 mm |
