2004 Vauxhall Omega vs. 2004 Jaguar S-Type

To start off, both 2004 Vauxhall Omega and 2004 Jaguar S-Type were released in the same year (2004). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,497 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Jaguar S-Type is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Jaguar S-Type (197 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 55 more horse power than 2004 Vauxhall Omega. (142 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Jaguar S-Type should accelerate faster than 2004 Vauxhall Omega. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Vauxhall Omega weights approximately 45 kg more than 2004 Jaguar S-Type.

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 Jaguar S-Type (245 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 36 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Vauxhall Omega. (209 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2004 Jaguar S-Type will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Vauxhall Omega.

Compare all specifications:

2004 Vauxhall Omega 2004 Jaguar S-Type
Make Vauxhall Jaguar
Model Omega S-Type
Year Released 2004 2004
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 2198 cc 2497 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type in-line V
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 142 HP 197 HP
Engine RPM 5400 RPM 6800 RPM
Torque 209 Nm 245 Nm
Torque RPM 4000 RPM 4000 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline - Premium
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Automatic Automatic
Vehicle Weight 1665 kg 1620 kg
Vehicle Length 4900 mm 4880 mm
Vehicle Width 1790 mm 1820 mm
Vehicle Height 1510 mm 1450 mm
Wheelbase Size 2740 mm 2920 mm


 

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