1999 Opel Omega vs. 1999 Seat Alhambra
To start off, both 1999 Opel Omega and 1999 Seat Alhambra were released in the same year (1999). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,792 cc (6 cylinders), 1999 Seat Alhambra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Seat Alhambra (201 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 71 more horse power than 1999 Opel Omega. (130 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Seat Alhambra should accelerate faster than 1999 Opel Omega. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Seat Alhambra weights approximately 75 kg more than 1999 Opel Omega. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1999 Seat Alhambra is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1999 Opel Omega. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1999 Seat Alhambra will offer significantly more control. 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 Seat Alhambra (270 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Opel Omega. (250 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1999 Seat Alhambra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Opel Omega.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Opel Omega | 1999 Seat Alhambra | |
| Make | Opel | Seat |
| Model | Omega | Alhambra |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2497 cc | 2792 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 130 HP | 201 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 250 Nm | 270 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1675 kg | 1750 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4900 mm | 4620 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1710 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 2830 mm |
