1999 Opel Omega vs. 2006 SsangYong Chairman H
To start off, 2006 SsangYong Chairman H is newer by 7 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 2,295 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 SsangYong Chairman H is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Opel Omega (142 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 2006 SsangYong Chairman H. (139 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Opel Omega should accelerate faster than 2006 SsangYong Chairman H. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Opel Omega weights approximately 110 kg more than 2006 SsangYong Chairman H. 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, 2006 SsangYong Chairman H (213 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Opel Omega. (203 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2006 SsangYong Chairman H will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Opel Omega.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Opel Omega | 2006 SsangYong Chairman H | |
| Make | Opel | SsangYong |
| Model | Omega | Chairman H |
| Year Released | 1999 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2196 cc | 2295 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 142 HP | 139 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 203 Nm | 213 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 10.4:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1685 kg | 1575 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4900 mm | 5060 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1550 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2910 mm |
