1969 Buick GS vs. 2002 Opel Omega
To start off, 2002 Opel Omega is newer by 33 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Buick GS. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Buick GS would be higher. At 7,468 cc (8 cylinders), 1969 Buick GS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Buick GS (226 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 78 more horse power than 2002 Opel Omega. (148 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1969 Buick GS should accelerate faster than 2002 Opel Omega. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Buick GS weights approximately 315 kg more than 2002 Opel Omega. 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, 1969 Buick GS (498 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 198 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Opel Omega. (300 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 1969 Buick GS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Opel Omega.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Buick GS | 2002 Opel Omega | |
| Make | Buick | Opel |
| Model | GS | Omega |
| Year Released | 1969 | 2002 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7468 cc | 2497 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 226 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 498 Nm | 300 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1800 kg | 1485 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5180 mm | 4900 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2640 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 75 L |
