1999 Opel Omega vs. 1999 Volvo S80
To start off, both 1999 Opel Omega and 1999 Volvo S80 were released in the same year (1999). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,497 cc (6 cylinders), 1999 Opel Omega is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Volvo S80 (138 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 1999 Opel Omega. (130 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Volvo S80 should accelerate faster than 1999 Opel Omega. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Opel Omega weights approximately 185 kg more than 1999 Volvo S80.
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 Volvo S80, 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 (250 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 30 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Volvo S80. (220 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 1999 Opel Omega will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Volvo S80.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Opel Omega | 1999 Volvo S80 | |
| Make | Opel | Volvo |
| Model | Omega | S80 |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2497 cc | 2435 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 130 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Torque | 250 Nm | 220 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82.8 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 22.5:1 | 10.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1675 kg | 1490 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4900 mm | 4830 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 2800 mm |
