1999 Opel Omega vs. 2012 Dodge Charger
To start off, 2012 Dodge Charger 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 5,700 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Dodge Charger is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Dodge Charger (370 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 228 more horse power than 1999 Opel Omega. (142 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Dodge Charger should accelerate faster than 1999 Opel Omega. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Dodge Charger weights approximately 244 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, 2012 Dodge Charger (535 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 332 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Opel Omega. (203 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2012 Dodge Charger will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Opel Omega.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Opel Omega | 2012 Dodge Charger | |
| Make | Opel | Dodge |
| Model | Omega | Charger |
| Year Released | 1999 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2196 cc | 5700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 142 HP | 370 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 203 Nm | 535 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 5-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1685 kg | 1929 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4900 mm | 5077 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1905 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1550 mm | 1483 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 3053 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 72 L |
