2000 Mazda Familia vs. 1999 Opel Omega
To start off, 2000 Mazda Familia is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Opel Omega. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Opel Omega would be higher. Both 2000 Mazda Familia and 1999 Opel Omega are equipped with a 1,998 cc engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Opel Omega (134 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 2000 Mazda Familia. (106 HP @ 7000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Opel Omega should accelerate faster than 2000 Mazda Familia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Opel Omega weights approximately 745 kg more than 2000 Mazda Familia. 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 Opel Omega (185 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 51 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Mazda Familia. (134 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1999 Opel Omega will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Mazda Familia.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Mazda Familia | 1999 Opel Omega | |
| Make | Mazda | Opel |
| Model | Familia | Omega |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1998 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Type | dual-disk rotary | in-line |
| Horse Power | 106 HP | 134 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 134 Nm | 185 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 825 kg | 1570 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3840 mm | 4900 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2270 mm | 2740 mm |
