1974 Buick Riviera vs. 1993 Opel Omega
To start off, 1993 Opel Omega is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Buick Riviera. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Buick Riviera would be higher. At 7,468 cc (6 cylinders), 1974 Buick Riviera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Buick Riviera (250 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 102 more horse power than 1993 Opel Omega. (148 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1974 Buick Riviera should accelerate faster than 1993 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, 1974 Buick Riviera (518 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 298 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Opel Omega. (220 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1974 Buick Riviera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Opel Omega.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Buick Riviera | 1993 Opel Omega | |
| Make | Buick | Opel |
| Model | Riviera | Omega |
| Year Released | 1974 | 1993 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7468 cc | 2590 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 250 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 518 Nm | 220 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5560 mm | 4690 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3110 mm | 2740 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 95 L | 75 L |
