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 2,198 cc engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 142 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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 (210 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Vauxhall Omega. (209 Nm @ 4000 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 Middle Front
Engine Size 2198 cc 2198 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 142 HP 142 HP
Engine RPM 5400 RPM 5400 RPM
Torque 210 Nm 209 Nm
Torque RPM 4000 RPM 4000 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Automatic Automatic
Vehicle Weight 1665 kg 1605 kg
Vehicle Length 4900 mm 4900 mm
Vehicle Width 1790 mm 1790 mm
Vehicle Height 1510 mm 1460 mm
Wheelbase Size 2740 mm 2740 mm


 

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