2002 Lotus Elise vs. 1999 Opel Omega
To start off, 2002 Lotus Elise is newer by 3 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. At 5,665 cc (8 cylinders), 1999 Opel Omega is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Opel Omega (311 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 155 more horse power than 2002 Lotus Elise. (156 HP @ 7000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Opel Omega should accelerate faster than 2002 Lotus Elise. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Opel Omega weights approximately 884 kg more than 2002 Lotus Elise. 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 (459 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 279 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Lotus Elise. (180 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1999 Opel Omega will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Lotus Elise. 1999 Opel Omega has automatic transmission and 2002 Lotus Elise has manual transmission. 2002 Lotus Elise will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1999 Opel Omega will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2002 Lotus Elise | 1999 Opel Omega | |
Make | Lotus | Opel |
Model | Elise | Omega |
Year Released | 2002 | 1999 |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 1796 cc | 5665 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 156 HP | 311 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 180 Nm | 459 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 99.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 89.3 mm | 92 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 806 kg | 1690 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3790 mm | 4900 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1150 mm | 1510 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2740 mm |