1979 Buick Century vs. 1999 Vauxhall Omega
To start off, 1999 Vauxhall Omega is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Buick Century. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Buick Century would be higher. At 3,214 cc (6 cylinders), 1979 Buick Century is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Vauxhall Omega (134 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 1979 Buick Century. (104 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Vauxhall Omega should accelerate faster than 1979 Buick Century. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Vauxhall Omega weights approximately 200 kg more than 1979 Buick Century. 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, 1979 Buick Century (218 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 33 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Vauxhall Omega. (185 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1979 Buick Century will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Vauxhall Omega.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Buick Century | 1999 Vauxhall Omega | |
| Make | Buick | Vauxhall |
| Model | Century | Omega |
| Year Released | 1979 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3214 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 104 HP | 134 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 218 Nm | 185 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1430 kg | 1630 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 4900 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2740 mm |
