2003 Audi A3 vs. 2003 Vauxhall Omega
To start off, both 2003 Audi A3 and 2003 Vauxhall Omega were released in the same year (2003). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,198 cc (4 cylinders), 2003 Vauxhall Omega is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Vauxhall Omega (142 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 38 more horse power than 2003 Audi A3. (104 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Vauxhall Omega should accelerate faster than 2003 Audi A3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Vauxhall Omega weights approximately 313 kg more than 2003 Audi A3. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2003 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 2003 Vauxhall Omega. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2003 Audi A3, 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, 2003 Audi A3 (250 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 41 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Vauxhall Omega. (209 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2003 Audi A3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Vauxhall Omega.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Audi A3 | 2003 Vauxhall Omega | |
| Make | Audi | Vauxhall |
| Model | A3 | Omega |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2003 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1896 cc | 2198 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 104 HP | 142 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 250 Nm | 209 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1900 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1295 kg | 1608 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4210 mm | 4900 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2740 mm |
