1970 Buick Skylark vs. 1989 Opel Omega
To start off, 1989 Opel Omega is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Buick Skylark. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Buick Skylark would be higher. At 5,724 cc (8 cylinders), 1970 Buick Skylark is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Buick Skylark (195 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 106 more horse power than 1989 Opel Omega. (89 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Buick Skylark should accelerate faster than 1989 Opel Omega. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Buick Skylark weights approximately 429 kg more than 1989 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, 1970 Buick Skylark (393 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 242 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Opel Omega. (151 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1970 Buick Skylark will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Opel Omega.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Buick Skylark | 1989 Opel Omega | |
Make | Buick | Opel |
Model | Skylark | Omega |
Year Released | 1970 | 1989 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5724 cc | 1796 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 195 HP | 89 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 393 Nm | 151 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1629 kg | 1200 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5170 mm | 4740 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2740 mm |