1999 Opel Omega vs. 1999 SsangYong Musso
To start off, both 1999 Opel Omega and 1999 SsangYong Musso were released in the same year (1999). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,874 cc (5 cylinders), 1999 SsangYong Musso is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Opel Omega (123 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1999 SsangYong Musso. (118 HP @ 4100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Opel Omega should accelerate faster than 1999 SsangYong Musso. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 SsangYong Musso weights approximately 220 kg more than 1999 Opel Omega.
Because 1999 SsangYong Musso 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 SsangYong Musso 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 Opel Omega (270 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 14 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 SsangYong Musso. (256 Nm @ 2250 RPM). This means 1999 Opel Omega will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 SsangYong Musso.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Opel Omega | 1999 SsangYong Musso | |
| Make | Opel | SsangYong |
| Model | Omega | Musso |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2171 cc | 2874 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 123 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Torque | 270 Nm | 256 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 2250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84.1 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 98 mm | 92.4 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 18.5:1 | 22.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1670 kg | 1890 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4900 mm | 4660 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1740 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2640 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 73 L |
