1977 Cadillac Seville vs. 1999 Opel Omega
To start off, 1999 Opel Omega is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Cadillac Seville. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Cadillac Seville would be higher. At 5,735 cc (8 cylinders), 1977 Cadillac Seville is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Cadillac Seville (178 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 36 more horse power than 1999 Opel Omega. (142 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1977 Cadillac Seville should accelerate faster than 1999 Opel Omega. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Cadillac Seville weights approximately 215 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, 1977 Cadillac Seville (372 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 169 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Opel Omega. (203 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1977 Cadillac Seville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Opel Omega.
Compare all specifications:
| 1977 Cadillac Seville | 1999 Opel Omega | |
| Make | Cadillac | Opel |
| Model | Seville | Omega |
| Year Released | 1977 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5735 cc | 2196 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 178 HP | 142 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 372 Nm | 203 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 103 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 94.6 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1900 kg | 1685 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5190 mm | 4900 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1550 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2640 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 79 L | 75 L |
