1972 Dodge Charger 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 Dodge Charger. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Dodge Charger would be higher. At 6,555 cc (8 cylinders), 1972 Dodge Charger is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Dodge Charger (256 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 45 more horse power than 1999 Opel Omega. (211 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 Dodge Charger should accelerate faster than 1999 Opel Omega. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Opel Omega weights approximately 54 kg more than 1972 Dodge Charger.
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 Dodge Charger (470 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 190 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Opel Omega. (280 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1972 Dodge Charger will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Opel Omega.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Dodge Charger | 1999 Opel Omega | |
| Make | Dodge | Opel |
| Model | Charger | Omega |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6555 cc | 2962 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 256 HP | 211 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 470 Nm | 280 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 110.2 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85.9 mm | 85 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1710 kg | 1764 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5230 mm | 4900 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1550 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3010 mm | 2610 mm |
