1976 Buick Estate 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 Estate. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Buick Estate would be higher. At 5,736 cc (8 cylinders), 1976 Buick Estate is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Opel Omega (311 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 158 more horse power than 1976 Buick Estate. (153 HP @ 3400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Opel Omega should accelerate faster than 1976 Buick Estate. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Buick Estate weights approximately 234 kg more than 1999 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, 1999 Opel Omega (459 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 79 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Buick Estate. (380 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1999 Opel Omega will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Buick Estate.
Compare all specifications:
1976 Buick Estate | 1999 Opel Omega | |
Make | Buick | Opel |
Model | Estate | Omega |
Year Released | 1976 | 1999 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5736 cc | 5663 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 153 HP | 311 HP |
Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 380 Nm | 459 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 96.5 mm | 99 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 97.8 mm | 92 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1884 kg | 1650 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5510 mm | 4900 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2740 mm |