1970 Chevrolet Impala vs. 1995 Opel Omega
To start off, 1995 Opel Omega is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Chevrolet Impala. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Chevrolet Impala would be higher. At 4,093 cc (6 cylinders), 1970 Chevrolet Impala is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Opel Omega (134 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 1970 Chevrolet Impala. (110 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Opel Omega should accelerate faster than 1970 Chevrolet Impala. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Chevrolet Impala weights approximately 290 kg more than 1995 Opel Omega.
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 Chevrolet Impala (251 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 66 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Opel Omega. (185 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1970 Chevrolet Impala will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Opel Omega.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Chevrolet Impala | 1995 Opel Omega | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Opel |
| Model | Impala | Omega |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1995 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4093 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 110 HP | 134 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 251 Nm | 185 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 98.2 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 89.6 mm | 86 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1715 kg | 1425 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5600 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3100 mm | 2740 mm |
