1979 Holden Kingswood vs. 2005 Opel Omega
To start off, 2005 Opel Omega is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Holden Kingswood. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Holden Kingswood would be higher. At 3,296 cc (6 cylinders), 1979 Holden Kingswood is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Opel Omega (146 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 57 more horse power than 1979 Holden Kingswood. (89 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Opel Omega should accelerate faster than 1979 Holden Kingswood. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Opel Omega weights approximately 235 kg more than 1979 Holden Kingswood. 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 Holden Kingswood (221 Nm @ 2100 RPM) has 18 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Opel Omega. (203 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1979 Holden Kingswood will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Opel Omega.
Compare all specifications:
1979 Holden Kingswood | 2005 Opel Omega | |
Make | Holden | Opel |
Model | Kingswood | Omega |
Year Released | 1979 | 2005 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3296 cc | 2198 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 89 HP | 146 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 221 Nm | 203 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2100 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1370 kg | 1605 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4900 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2840 mm |