1972 Buick Riviera vs. 1999 Opel Omega
To start off, 1999 Opel Omega is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Buick Riviera. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Buick Riviera would be higher. At 7,468 cc (6 cylinders), 1972 Buick Riviera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Buick Riviera (250 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 42 more horse power than 1999 Opel Omega. (208 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 Buick Riviera should accelerate faster than 1999 Opel Omega. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Buick Riviera weights approximately 365 kg more than 1999 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, 1972 Buick Riviera (518 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 248 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Opel Omega. (270 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1972 Buick Riviera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Opel Omega. 1972 Buick Riviera has automatic transmission and 1999 Opel Omega has manual transmission. 1999 Opel Omega will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1972 Buick Riviera will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Buick Riviera | 1999 Opel Omega | |
| Make | Buick | Opel |
| Model | Riviera | Omega |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7468 cc | 2962 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 250 HP | 208 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 518 Nm | 270 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2040 kg | 1675 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5550 mm | 4900 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3110 mm | 2740 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 95 L | 75 L |
