2007 Honda Accord vs. 1999 Vauxhall Omega
To start off, 2007 Honda Accord is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Vauxhall Omega. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Vauxhall Omega would be higher. At 2,354 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Honda Accord (187 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 53 more horse power than 1999 Vauxhall Omega. (134 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 1999 Vauxhall Omega. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Vauxhall Omega weights approximately 276 kg more than 2007 Honda Accord.
Because 1999 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 1999 Vauxhall Omega. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Honda Accord, 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, 2007 Honda Accord (224 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 39 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Vauxhall Omega. (185 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2007 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Vauxhall Omega.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Honda Accord | 1999 Vauxhall Omega | |
Make | Honda | Vauxhall |
Model | Accord | Omega |
Year Released | 2007 | 1999 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2354 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 187 HP | 134 HP |
Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 224 Nm | 185 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1354 kg | 1630 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4900 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1510 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2740 mm |