1999 Opel Omega vs. 1999 Suzuki Wagon R+
To start off, both 1999 Opel Omega and 1999 Suzuki Wagon R+ were released in the same year (1999). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,994 cc (4 cylinders), 1999 Opel Omega is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Opel Omega (100 HP @ 4300 RPM) has 32 more horse power than 1999 Suzuki Wagon R+. (68 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Opel Omega should accelerate faster than 1999 Suzuki Wagon R+. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Opel Omega weights approximately 750 kg more than 1999 Suzuki Wagon R+. 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 Wagon R+, 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 (209 Nm @ 1650 RPM) has 116 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Suzuki Wagon R+. (93 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 1999 Opel Omega will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Suzuki Wagon R+.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Opel Omega | 1999 Suzuki Wagon R+ | |
| Make | Opel | Suzuki |
| Model | Omega | Wagon R+ |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1994 cc | 1171 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 68 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4300 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 209 Nm | 93 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1650 RPM | 3250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 71.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 74 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Vehicle Weight | 1730 kg | 980 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4900 mm | 3420 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1710 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 2340 mm |
