1980 Buick Estate vs. 1988 Dodge Omni
To start off, 1988 Dodge Omni is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Buick Estate. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Buick Estate would be higher. At 4,931 cc (8 cylinders), 1980 Buick Estate is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Buick Estate (140 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 49 more horse power than 1988 Dodge Omni. (91 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1980 Buick Estate should accelerate faster than 1988 Dodge Omni. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Buick Estate weights approximately 844 kg more than 1988 Dodge Omni. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1980 Buick Estate 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 Estate. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1988 Dodge Omni, 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, 1980 Buick Estate (318 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 153 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Dodge Omni. (165 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1980 Buick Estate will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Dodge Omni.
Compare all specifications:
1980 Buick Estate | 1988 Dodge Omni | |
Make | Buick | Dodge |
Model | Estate | Omni |
Year Released | 1980 | 1988 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4931 cc | 2213 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 140 HP | 91 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 318 Nm | 165 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1870 kg | 1026 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5510 mm | 4190 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2530 mm |