1999 Opel Omega vs. 2011 Porsche Boxster
To start off, 2011 Porsche Boxster 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 3,400 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 Porsche Boxster is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Porsche Boxster (310 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 185 more horse power than 1999 Opel Omega. (125 HP @ 4300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Porsche Boxster should accelerate faster than 1999 Opel Omega. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Opel Omega weights approximately 359 kg more than 2011 Porsche Boxster.
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 Boxster (360 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 119 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Opel Omega. (241 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2011 Porsche Boxster 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 Boxster | |
| Make | Opel | Porsche |
| Model | Omega | Boxster |
| Year Released | 1999 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2597 cc | 3400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 125 HP | 310 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4300 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 241 Nm | 360 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1710 kg | 1351 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4900 mm | 4371 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1801 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1293 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 2416 mm |
