1999 Opel Omega vs. 2011 Porsche 911
To start off, 2011 Porsche 911 is newer by 12 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 3,800 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Porsche 911 (450 HP @ 7900 RPM) has 308 more horse power than 1999 Opel Omega. (142 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1999 Opel Omega. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Opel Omega weights approximately 295 kg more than 2011 Porsche 911.
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, 2011 Porsche 911 (429 Nm @ 6750 RPM) has 219 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Opel Omega. (210 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2011 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Opel Omega.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Opel Omega | 2011 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Opel | Porsche |
| Model | Omega | 911 |
| Year Released | 1999 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Rear |
| Engine Size | 2198 cc | 3800 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 142 HP | 450 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 7900 RPM |
| Torque | 210 Nm | 429 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 6750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1665 kg | 1370 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4900 mm | 4491 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1852 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 2355 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 67 L |
