1999 Opel Omega vs. 2010 Land Rover Defender
To start off, 2010 Land Rover Defender is newer by 11 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 2,498 cc (6 cylinders), 1999 Opel Omega is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Opel Omega (168 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 48 more horse power than 2010 Land Rover Defender. (120 HP @ 3500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Opel Omega should accelerate faster than 2010 Land Rover Defender. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Land Rover Defender weights approximately 998 kg more than 1999 Opel Omega.
Because 2010 Land Rover Defender is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1999 Opel Omega. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Land Rover Defender will offer significantly more control. 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, 2010 Land Rover Defender (360 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 133 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Opel Omega. (227 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2010 Land Rover Defender will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Opel Omega.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Opel Omega | 2010 Land Rover Defender | |
| Make | Opel | Land Rover |
| Model | Omega | Defender |
| Year Released | 1999 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2498 cc | 2402 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 168 HP | 120 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Torque | 227 Nm | 360 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1710 kg | 2708 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4900 mm | 4650 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 2030 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 2030 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 2800 mm |
