1999 Opel Omega vs. 1999 Volkswagen Caravelle
To start off, both 1999 Opel Omega and 1999 Volkswagen Caravelle were released in the same year (1999). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,597 cc (6 cylinders), 1999 Opel Omega is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Opel Omega (180 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 95 more horse power than 1999 Volkswagen Caravelle. (85 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Opel Omega should accelerate faster than 1999 Volkswagen Caravelle. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Opel Omega weights approximately 479 kg more than 1999 Volkswagen Caravelle. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 (220 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 80 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Volkswagen Caravelle. (140 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1999 Opel Omega will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Volkswagen Caravelle.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Opel Omega | 1999 Volkswagen Caravelle | |
| Make | Opel | Volkswagen |
| Model | Omega | Caravelle |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2597 cc | 1781 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 180 HP | 85 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 220 Nm | 140 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83.2 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.6 mm | 86.4 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1685 kg | 1206 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4900 mm | 4510 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 2050 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2410 mm |
