1999 Porsche Boxster vs. 1999 Vauxhall Omega
To start off, both 1999 Porsche Boxster and 1999 Vauxhall Omega were released in the same year (1999). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,665 cc (8 cylinders), 1999 Vauxhall Omega is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Vauxhall Omega (311 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 94 more horse power than 1999 Porsche Boxster. (217 HP @ 6400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Vauxhall Omega should accelerate faster than 1999 Porsche Boxster. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Vauxhall Omega weights approximately 390 kg more than 1999 Porsche Boxster. 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, 1999 Vauxhall Omega (459 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 193 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Porsche Boxster. (266 Nm @ 4750 RPM). This means 1999 Vauxhall Omega will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Porsche Boxster. 1999 Vauxhall Omega has automatic transmission and 1999 Porsche Boxster has manual transmission. 1999 Porsche Boxster will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1999 Vauxhall Omega will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1999 Porsche Boxster | 1999 Vauxhall Omega | |
Make | Porsche | Vauxhall |
Model | Boxster | Omega |
Year Released | 1999 | 1999 |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 2687 cc | 5665 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
Horse Power | 217 HP | 311 HP |
Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 266 Nm | 459 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4750 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1260 kg | 1650 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 4900 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2740 mm |