1980 Buick Electra vs. 2001 Vauxhall Omega
To start off, 2001 Vauxhall Omega is newer by 21 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, 2001 Vauxhall Omega (215 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 92 more horse power than 1980 Buick Electra. (123 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Vauxhall Omega should accelerate faster than 1980 Buick Electra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Buick Electra weights approximately 55 kg more than 2001 Vauxhall Omega.
Because 1980 Buick Electra is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1980 Buick Electra. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2001 Vauxhall Omega, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2001 Vauxhall Omega (290 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 12 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Buick Electra. (278 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2001 Vauxhall Omega will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Buick Electra.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Buick Electra | 2001 Vauxhall Omega | |
| Make | Buick | Vauxhall |
| Model | Electra | Omega |
| Year Released | 1980 | 2001 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4129 cc | 3175 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 123 HP | 215 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 278 Nm | 290 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1690 kg | 1635 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 4900 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2740 mm |
