1999 Vauxhall Omega vs. 2010 Land Rover LR4
To start off, 2010 Land Rover LR4 is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Vauxhall Omega. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Vauxhall Omega would be higher. At 5,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Land Rover LR4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Land Rover LR4 (375 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 275 more horse power than 1999 Vauxhall Omega. (100 HP @ 4300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Land Rover LR4 should accelerate faster than 1999 Vauxhall Omega. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Land Rover LR4 weights approximately 976 kg more than 1999 Vauxhall Omega. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2010 Land Rover LR4 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, 2010 Land Rover LR4 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, 2010 Land Rover LR4 (508 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 299 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Vauxhall Omega. (209 Nm @ 1650 RPM). This means 2010 Land Rover LR4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Vauxhall Omega. 2010 Land Rover LR4 has automatic transmission and 1999 Vauxhall Omega has manual transmission. 1999 Vauxhall Omega will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2010 Land Rover LR4 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Vauxhall Omega | 2010 Land Rover LR4 | |
| Make | Vauxhall | Land Rover |
| Model | Omega | LR4 |
| Year Released | 1999 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1994 cc | 5000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 375 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4300 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 209 Nm | 508 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1650 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1670 kg | 2646 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4900 mm | 4829 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1915 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1887 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 2885 mm |
