1979 Cadillac Seville vs. 1990 Opel Omega
To start off, 1990 Opel Omega is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Cadillac Seville. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Cadillac Seville would be higher. At 5,735 cc (8 cylinders), 1979 Cadillac Seville is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Opel Omega (204 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 35 more horse power than 1979 Cadillac Seville. (169 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Opel Omega should accelerate faster than 1979 Cadillac Seville. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Cadillac Seville weights approximately 457 kg more than 1990 Opel 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, 1979 Cadillac Seville (365 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 95 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Opel Omega. (270 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1979 Cadillac Seville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Opel Omega. 1979 Cadillac Seville has automatic transmission and 1990 Opel Omega has manual transmission. 1990 Opel Omega will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1979 Cadillac Seville will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Cadillac Seville | 1990 Opel Omega | |
| Make | Cadillac | Opel |
| Model | Seville | Omega |
| Year Released | 1979 | 1990 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5735 cc | 2967 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 169 HP | 204 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 365 Nm | 270 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 103 mm | 95 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 69.8 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1890 kg | 1433 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5190 mm | 4690 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2740 mm |
