1999 Opel Omega vs. 2009 Pontiac Solstice
To start off, 2009 Pontiac Solstice is newer by 10 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 2,497 cc (6 cylinders), 1999 Opel Omega is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Pontiac Solstice (173 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 43 more horse power than 1999 Opel Omega. (130 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Pontiac Solstice should accelerate faster than 1999 Opel Omega. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Opel Omega weights approximately 346 kg more than 2009 Pontiac Solstice.
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 (250 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 24 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Pontiac Solstice. (226 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1999 Opel Omega will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Pontiac Solstice.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Opel Omega | 2009 Pontiac Solstice | |
| Make | Opel | Pontiac |
| Model | Omega | Solstice |
| Year Released | 1999 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2497 cc | 2383 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 130 HP | 173 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 250 Nm | 226 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 22.5:1 | 10.4:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1675 kg | 1329 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4900 mm | 4000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 2420 mm |
