1977 Buick Estate vs. 2004 Opel Omega

To start off, 2004 Opel Omega is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Buick Estate. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Buick Estate would be higher. At 5,735 cc (8 cylinders), 1977 Buick Estate is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Buick Estate (153 HP @ 3400 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 2004 Opel Omega. (142 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1977 Buick Estate should accelerate faster than 2004 Opel Omega. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Buick Estate weights approximately 215 kg more than 2004 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, 1977 Buick Estate (380 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 171 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Opel Omega. (209 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1977 Buick Estate will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Opel Omega. 1977 Buick Estate has automatic transmission and 2004 Opel Omega has manual transmission. 2004 Opel Omega will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1977 Buick Estate will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

1977 Buick Estate 2004 Opel Omega
Make Buick Opel
Model Estate Omega
Year Released 1977 2004
Engine Position Front Middle
Engine Size 5735 cc 2198 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Horse Power 153 HP 142 HP
Engine RPM 3400 RPM 5400 RPM
Torque 380 Nm 209 Nm
Torque RPM 1800 RPM 4000 RPM
Engine Bore Size 96.5 mm 86 mm
Engine Stroke Size 97.8 mm 94.6 mm
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Automatic Manual
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 1880 kg 1665 kg
Vehicle Length 5510 mm 4900 mm
Vehicle Width 1990 mm 1790 mm
Vehicle Height 1440 mm 1510 mm
Wheelbase Size 2950 mm 2740 mm