2004 Porsche 911 vs. 2004 Vauxhall Omega

To start off, both 2004 Porsche 911 and 2004 Vauxhall Omega were released in the same year (2004). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,596 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Porsche 911 (317 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 175 more horse power than 2004 Vauxhall Omega. (142 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 2004 Vauxhall Omega. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Vauxhall Omega weights approximately 150 kg more than 2004 Porsche 911.

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, 2004 Porsche 911 (370 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 161 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Vauxhall Omega. (209 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2004 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Vauxhall Omega. 2004 Vauxhall Omega has automatic transmission and 2004 Porsche 911 has manual transmission. 2004 Porsche 911 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2004 Vauxhall Omega will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

2004 Porsche 911 2004 Vauxhall Omega
Make Porsche Vauxhall
Model 911 Omega
Year Released 2004 2004
Engine Position Rear Front
Engine Size 3596 cc 2198 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type boxer in-line
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 317 HP 142 HP
Engine RPM 6800 RPM 5400 RPM
Torque 370 Nm 209 Nm
Torque RPM 4250 RPM 4000 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline - Premium Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Manual Automatic
Vehicle Weight 1515 kg 1665 kg
Vehicle Length 4440 mm 4900 mm
Vehicle Width 1780 mm 1790 mm
Vehicle Height 1310 mm 1510 mm
Wheelbase Size 2360 mm 2740 mm


 

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