1999 Vauxhall Omega vs. 2012 Honda Civic

To start off, 2012 Honda Civic is newer by 13 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 2,498 cc (6 cylinders), 1999 Vauxhall Omega is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Vauxhall Omega (168 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 2012 Honda Civic. (140 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Vauxhall Omega should accelerate faster than 2012 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Vauxhall Omega weights approximately 539 kg more than 2012 Honda Civic. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 1999 Vauxhall Omega is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1999 Vauxhall Omega. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Honda Civic, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 (227 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 54 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Honda Civic. (173 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 1999 Vauxhall Omega will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Honda Civic.

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