1979 Buick Regal 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 Regal. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Buick Regal would be higher. At 4,348 cc (6 cylinders), 1979 Buick Regal is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Vauxhall Omega (168 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 49 more horse power than 1979 Buick Regal. (119 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Vauxhall Omega should accelerate faster than 1979 Buick Regal. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Vauxhall Omega weights approximately 221 kg more than 1979 Buick Regal. 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 Regal (285 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 58 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Vauxhall Omega. (227 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1979 Buick Regal will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Vauxhall Omega. 1979 Buick Regal has automatic transmission and 1999 Vauxhall Omega has manual transmission. 1999 Vauxhall Omega will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1979 Buick Regal will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Buick Regal | 1999 Vauxhall Omega | |
| Make | Buick | Vauxhall |
| Model | Regal | Omega |
| Year Released | 1979 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4348 cc | 2498 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 119 HP | 168 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 285 Nm | 227 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1495 kg | 1716 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5090 mm | 4900 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2740 mm |
