2000 Holden Commodore vs. 1999 Vauxhall Omega
To start off, 2000 Holden Commodore is newer by 1 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 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 2000 Holden Commodore is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Holden Commodore (197 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 55 more horse power than 1999 Vauxhall Omega. (142 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Holden Commodore should accelerate faster than 1999 Vauxhall Omega. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Vauxhall Omega weights approximately 58 kg more than 2000 Holden Commodore.
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, 2000 Holden Commodore (304 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 95 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Vauxhall Omega. (209 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2000 Holden Commodore will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Vauxhall Omega.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Holden Commodore | 1999 Vauxhall Omega | |
| Make | Holden | Vauxhall |
| Model | Commodore | Omega |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3791 cc | 2198 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 197 HP | 142 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 304 Nm | 209 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1610 kg | 1668 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5050 mm | 4900 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2740 mm |
