1999 Opel Omega vs. 1999 Vauxhall Omega

To start off, both 1999 Opel Omega and 1999 Vauxhall Omega were released in the same year (1999). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. Both 1999 Opel Omega and 1999 Vauxhall Omega are equipped with a 2,498 cc engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Vauxhall Omega (168 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 45 more horse power than 1999 Opel Omega. (123 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Vauxhall Omega should accelerate faster than 1999 Opel Omega. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Opel Omega weights approximately 60 kg more than 1999 Vauxhall Omega.

Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. 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 (251 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 23 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Vauxhall Omega. (228 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1999 Opel Omega will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Vauxhall Omega.

Compare all specifications:

1999 Opel Omega 1999 Vauxhall Omega
Make Opel Vauxhall
Model Omega Omega
Year Released 1999 1999
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 2498 cc 2498 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Horse Power 123 HP 168 HP
Engine RPM 4500 RPM 6000 RPM
Torque 251 Nm 228 Nm
Torque RPM 2200 RPM 3200 RPM
Fuel Type Diesel Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Vehicle Weight 1735 kg 1675 kg
Vehicle Length 4900 mm 4900 mm
Vehicle Width 1780 mm 1790 mm
Vehicle Height 1550 mm 1460 mm
Wheelbase Size 2640 mm 2740 mm