1974 Avanti Avanti vs. 1999 Opel Omega
To start off, 1999 Opel Omega is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Avanti Avanti. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Avanti Avanti would be higher. At 6,569 cc (8 cylinders), 1974 Avanti Avanti is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Avanti Avanti (177 HP @ 3400 RPM) has 54 more horse power than 1999 Opel Omega. (123 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1974 Avanti Avanti should accelerate faster than 1999 Opel Omega. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Opel Omega weights approximately 155 kg more than 1974 Avanti Avanti.
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, 1974 Avanti Avanti (442 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 191 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Opel Omega. (251 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1974 Avanti Avanti will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Opel Omega.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Avanti Avanti | 1999 Opel Omega | |
| Make | Avanti | Opel |
| Model | Avanti | Omega |
| Year Released | 1974 | 1999 |
| Engine Size | 6569 cc | 2498 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 177 HP | 123 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 442 Nm | 251 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1580 kg | 1735 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 4900 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1550 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2640 mm |
