1980 Buick Electra vs. 1993 Opel Omega
To start off, 1993 Opel Omega is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Buick Electra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Buick Electra would be higher. At 4,129 cc (6 cylinders), 1980 Buick Electra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Opel Omega (148 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 1980 Buick Electra. (123 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Opel Omega should accelerate faster than 1980 Buick Electra.
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, 1980 Buick Electra (278 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 58 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Opel Omega. (220 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1980 Buick Electra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Opel Omega.
Compare all specifications:
1980 Buick Electra | 1993 Opel Omega | |
Make | Buick | Opel |
Model | Electra | Omega |
Year Released | 1980 | 1993 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4129 cc | 2590 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 123 HP | 148 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 278 Nm | 220 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 4690 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2740 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 95 L | 75 L |