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 3,199 cc (6 cylinders), 1999 SsangYong Musso is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 SsangYong Musso (217 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 49 more horse power than 1999 Opel Omega. (168 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 SsangYong Musso should accelerate faster than 1999 Opel Omega. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 SsangYong Musso weights approximately 220 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 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 SsangYong Musso (316 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 89 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Opel Omega. (227 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1999 SsangYong Musso will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Opel Omega.
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 | 2498 cc | 3199 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 168 HP | 217 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 227 Nm | 316 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1710 kg | 1930 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4900 mm | 4650 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 2090 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1740 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 2640 mm |
