1999 Opel Omega vs. 1999 Suzuki Baleno
To start off, both 1999 Opel Omega and 1999 Suzuki Baleno were released in the same year (1999). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,665 cc (8 cylinders), 1999 Opel Omega is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Opel Omega (311 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 244 more horse power than 1999 Suzuki Baleno. (67 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Opel Omega should accelerate faster than 1999 Suzuki Baleno. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Opel Omega weights approximately 605 kg more than 1999 Suzuki Baleno. 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 Suzuki Baleno, 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 (459 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 281 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Suzuki Baleno. (178 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1999 Opel Omega will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Suzuki Baleno.
Compare all specifications:
1999 Opel Omega | 1999 Suzuki Baleno | |
Make | Opel | Suzuki |
Model | Omega | Baleno |
Year Released | 1999 | 1999 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5665 cc | 1840 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 311 HP | 67 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 459 Nm | 178 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 99.1 mm | 84 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 83 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1690 kg | 1085 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4900 mm | 4380 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 2610 mm |