2008 Opel Omega vs. 2004 SsangYong Chairman H
To start off, 2008 Opel Omega is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 SsangYong Chairman H. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 SsangYong Chairman H would be higher. At 2,597 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Opel Omega is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Opel Omega (177 HP @ 3400 RPM) has 38 more horse power than 2004 SsangYong Chairman H. (139 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Opel Omega should accelerate faster than 2004 SsangYong Chairman H. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Opel Omega weights approximately 110 kg more than 2004 SsangYong Chairman H. 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, 2008 Opel Omega (241 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 30 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 SsangYong Chairman H. (211 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2008 Opel Omega will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 SsangYong Chairman H.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Opel Omega | 2004 SsangYong Chairman H | |
| Make | Opel | SsangYong |
| Model | Omega | Chairman H |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2004 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2597 cc | 2295 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 177 HP | 139 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 241 Nm | 211 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83.2 mm | 90.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.6 mm | 88.4 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1685 kg | 1575 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 2910 mm |
