1999 Opel Omega vs. 2012 Ascari A10
To start off, 2012 Ascari A10 is newer by 13 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 5,665 cc (8 cylinders), 1999 Opel Omega is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Ascari A10 (625 HP @ 7500 RPM) has 314 more horse power than 1999 Opel Omega. (311 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Ascari A10 should accelerate faster than 1999 Opel Omega. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Opel Omega weights approximately 410 kg more than 2012 Ascari A10.
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, 2012 Ascari A10 (560 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 101 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Opel Omega. (459 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2012 Ascari A10 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Opel Omega. 1999 Opel Omega has automatic transmission and 2012 Ascari A10 has manual transmission. 2012 Ascari A10 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1999 Opel Omega will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Opel Omega | 2012 Ascari A10 | |
| Make | Opel | Ascari |
| Model | Omega | A10 |
| Year Released | 1999 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 5665 cc | 4941 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 311 HP | 625 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 7500 RPM |
| Torque | 459 Nm | 560 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 99.1 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 89 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1690 kg | 1280 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4900 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1852 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1138 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 2636 mm |
