1976 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight vs. 2001 Vauxhall Omega
To start off, 2001 Vauxhall Omega is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight would be higher. At 4,293 cc (8 cylinders), 1976 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Vauxhall Omega (142 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 1976 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight. (108 HP @ 3400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Vauxhall Omega should accelerate faster than 1976 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight weights approximately 35 kg more than 2001 Vauxhall 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, 1976 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight (279 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 69 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Vauxhall Omega. (210 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1976 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Vauxhall Omega. 1976 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight has automatic transmission and 2001 Vauxhall Omega has manual transmission. 2001 Vauxhall Omega will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1976 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight | 2001 Vauxhall Omega | |
| Make | Oldsmobile | Vauxhall |
| Model | Eighty-Eight | Omega |
| Year Released | 1976 | 2001 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4293 cc | 2198 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 142 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 279 Nm | 210 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1700 kg | 1665 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5550 mm | 4900 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2960 mm | 2740 mm |
