1999 Vauxhall Omega vs. 1999 Vauxhall Frontera

To start off, both 1999 Vauxhall Omega and 1999 Vauxhall Frontera were released in the same year (1999). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. Both 1999 Vauxhall Omega and 1999 Vauxhall Frontera are equipped with a 2,198 cc engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Vauxhall Omega (142 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 1999 Vauxhall Frontera. (134 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Vauxhall Omega should accelerate faster than 1999 Vauxhall Frontera. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Vauxhall Frontera weights approximately 87 kg more than 1999 Vauxhall Omega.

Because 1999 Vauxhall Frontera is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1999 Vauxhall Omega. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1999 Vauxhall Frontera will offer significantly more control. 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 (209 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Vauxhall Frontera. (202 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1999 Vauxhall Omega will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Vauxhall Frontera.

Compare all specifications:

1999 Vauxhall Omega 1999 Vauxhall Frontera
Make Vauxhall Vauxhall
Model Omega Frontera
Year Released 1999 1999
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 2198 cc 2198 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 142 HP 134 HP
Engine RPM 5400 RPM 5200 RPM
Torque 209 Nm 202 Nm
Torque RPM 4000 RPM 2600 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Rear 4WD
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Vehicle Weight 1668 kg 1755 kg
Vehicle Length 4900 mm 4280 mm
Vehicle Width 1790 mm 1800 mm
Vehicle Height 1510 mm 1710 mm
Wheelbase Size 2740 mm 2470 mm


 

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