1999 Opel Omega vs. 2000 Pontiac Trans Am
To start off, 2000 Pontiac Trans Am is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Opel Omega. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Opel Omega would be higher. At 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 2000 Pontiac Trans Am is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Pontiac Trans Am (148 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 48 more horse power than 1999 Opel Omega. (100 HP @ 4300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Pontiac Trans Am should accelerate faster than 1999 Opel Omega. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Opel Omega weights approximately 383 kg more than 2000 Pontiac Trans Am.
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, 2000 Pontiac Trans Am (454 Nm) has 245 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Opel Omega. (209 Nm). This means 2000 Pontiac Trans Am will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Opel Omega.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Opel Omega | 2000 Pontiac Trans Am | |
| Make | Opel | Pontiac |
| Model | Omega | Trans Am |
| Year Released | 1999 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1994 cc | 5733 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4300 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 209 Nm | 454 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1730 kg | 1347 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4900 mm | 4970 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 2570 mm |
