1999 Opel Omega vs. 2010 Nissan Frontier
To start off, 2010 Nissan Frontier 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 3,952 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Nissan Frontier is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Nissan Frontier (261 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 131 more horse power than 1999 Opel Omega. (130 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Nissan Frontier should accelerate faster than 1999 Opel Omega. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Nissan Frontier weights approximately 474 kg more than 1999 Opel Omega. 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, 2010 Nissan Frontier (381 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 131 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Opel Omega. (250 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2010 Nissan Frontier will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Opel Omega.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Opel Omega | 2010 Nissan Frontier | |
| Make | Opel | Nissan |
| Model | Omega | Frontier |
| Year Released | 1999 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2497 cc | 3952 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 130 HP | 261 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 250 Nm | 381 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 22.5:1 | 9.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 855 kg | 1329 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4900 mm | 5230 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1880 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 3200 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 80 L |
