2002 Honda S2000 vs. 1999 Vauxhall Omega

To start off, 2002 Honda S2000 is newer by 3 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 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 2002 Honda S2000 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Honda S2000 (238 HP @ 8600 RPM) has 138 more horse power than 1999 Vauxhall Omega. (100 HP @ 4300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Honda S2000 should accelerate faster than 1999 Vauxhall Omega. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Vauxhall Omega weights approximately 405 kg more than 2002 Honda S2000.

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 Vauxhall Omega (209 Nm @ 1650 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Honda S2000. (208 Nm @ 7500 RPM). This means 1999 Vauxhall Omega will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Honda S2000.

Compare all specifications:

2002 Honda S2000 1999 Vauxhall Omega
Make Honda Vauxhall
Model S2000 Omega
Year Released 2002 1999
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1995 cc 1994 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 238 HP 100 HP
Engine RPM 8600 RPM 4300 RPM
Torque 208 Nm 209 Nm
Torque RPM 7500 RPM 1650 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Diesel
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Vehicle Weight 1265 kg 1670 kg
Vehicle Length 4120 mm 4900 mm
Vehicle Width 1760 mm 1790 mm
Vehicle Height 1290 mm 1460 mm
Wheelbase Size 2370 mm 2740 mm


 

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