2005 Morgan Plus 8 vs. 1999 Opel Omega
To start off, 2005 Morgan Plus 8 is newer by 6 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 3,945 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Morgan Plus 8 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Morgan Plus 8 (187 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 62 more horse power than 1999 Opel Omega. (125 HP @ 4300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Morgan Plus 8 should accelerate faster than 1999 Opel Omega. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Opel Omega weights approximately 600 kg more than 2005 Morgan Plus 8.
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, 2005 Morgan Plus 8 (305 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 64 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Opel Omega. (241 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2005 Morgan Plus 8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Opel Omega.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Morgan Plus 8 | 1999 Opel Omega | |
| Make | Morgan | Opel |
| Model | Plus 8 | Omega |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3945 cc | 2597 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 187 HP | 125 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Torque | 305 Nm | 241 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 94 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71.1 mm | 82.8 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1110 kg | 1710 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3970 mm | 4900 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2740 mm |
