2003 Cadillac V Sixteen vs. 2001 Opel Omega
To start off, 2003 Cadillac V Sixteen is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Opel Omega. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Opel Omega would be higher. At 13,600 cc (16 cylinders), 2003 Cadillac V Sixteen is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Cadillac V Sixteen (1,001 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 859 more horse power than 2001 Opel Omega. (142 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Cadillac V Sixteen should accelerate faster than 2001 Opel Omega. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Cadillac V Sixteen weights approximately 536 kg more than 2001 Opel Omega. 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, 2003 Cadillac V Sixteen (1,356 Nm) has 1147 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Opel Omega. (209 Nm). This means 2003 Cadillac V Sixteen will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Opel Omega.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Cadillac V Sixteen | 2001 Opel Omega | |
| Make | Cadillac | Opel |
| Model | V Sixteen | Omega |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2001 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 13600 cc | 2198 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 16 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 1001 HP | 142 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 1356 Nm | 209 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 105 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 98 mm | 94.6 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2270 kg | 1734 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5680 mm | 4900 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3560 mm | 2840 mm |
