2009 BMW M6 vs. 1999 Vauxhall Omega
To start off, 2009 BMW M6 is newer by 10 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 4,999 cc (10 cylinders), 2009 BMW M6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW M6 (500 HP @ 7750 RPM) has 292 more horse power than 1999 Vauxhall Omega. (208 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW M6 should accelerate faster than 1999 Vauxhall Omega. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Vauxhall Omega weights approximately 395 kg more than 2009 BMW M6.
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, 2009 BMW M6 (519 Nm @ 6100 RPM) has 249 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Vauxhall Omega. (270 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2009 BMW M6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Vauxhall Omega.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 BMW M6 | 1999 Vauxhall Omega | |
| Make | BMW | Vauxhall |
| Model | M6 | Omega |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4999 cc | 2962 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 500 HP | 208 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7750 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 519 Nm | 270 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 6100 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1280 kg | 1675 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 4900 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2790 mm | 2740 mm |
