1999 Opel Omega vs. 2013 Maserati Quattroporte
To start off, 2013 Maserati Quattroporte is newer by 14 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, 2013 Maserati Quattroporte (425 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 114 more horse power than 1999 Opel Omega. (311 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Maserati Quattroporte should accelerate faster than 1999 Opel Omega. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Maserati Quattroporte weights approximately 300 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, 2013 Maserati Quattroporte (460 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Opel Omega. (459 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2013 Maserati Quattroporte will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Opel Omega.
Compare all specifications:
1999 Opel Omega | 2013 Maserati Quattroporte | |
Make | Opel | Maserati |
Model | Omega | Quattroporte |
Year Released | 1999 | 2013 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5665 cc | 4691 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 311 HP | 425 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Torque | 459 Nm | 460 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 4750 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 99.1 mm | 92 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 79 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1690 kg | 1990 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4900 mm | 5097 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 2050 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1438 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 3064 mm |