1973 Nissan President vs. 2004 Vauxhall Omega
To start off, 2004 Vauxhall Omega is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Nissan President. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Nissan President would be higher. At 2,973 cc (6 cylinders), 1973 Nissan President is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Vauxhall Omega (142 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 33 more horse power than 1973 Nissan President. (109 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Vauxhall Omega should accelerate faster than 1973 Nissan President.
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, 1973 Nissan President (236 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 27 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Vauxhall Omega. (209 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1973 Nissan President will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Vauxhall Omega.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Nissan President | 2004 Vauxhall Omega | |
| Make | Nissan | Vauxhall |
| Model | President | Omega |
| Year Released | 1973 | 2004 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2973 cc | 2197 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 109 HP | 142 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 236 Nm | 209 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1605 kg | 1605 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5050 mm | 4900 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2740 mm |
