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 |