1976 Buick Electra vs. 1999 Opel Omega
To start off, 1999 Opel Omega is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Buick Electra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Buick Electra would be higher. At 5,730 cc (8 cylinders), 1976 Buick Electra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Buick Electra (153 HP @ 3400 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 1999 Opel Omega. (123 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Buick Electra should accelerate faster than 1999 Opel Omega. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Buick Electra weights approximately 115 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, 1976 Buick Electra (380 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 110 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Opel Omega. (270 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 1976 Buick Electra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Opel Omega. 1976 Buick Electra 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. 1976 Buick Electra will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Buick Electra | 1999 Opel Omega | |
| Make | Buick | Opel |
| Model | Electra | Omega |
| Year Released | 1976 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5730 cc | 2171 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 153 HP | 123 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 380 Nm | 270 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1785 kg | 1670 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5940 mm | 4900 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2060 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2610 mm |
