1980 Buick Estate vs. 2005 Opel Omega
To start off, 2005 Opel Omega is newer by 25 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 5,030 cc (8 cylinders), 1980 Buick Estate is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Opel Omega (178 HP @ 3400 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 1980 Buick Estate. (138 HP @ 3200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Opel Omega should accelerate faster than 1980 Buick Estate. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Buick Estate weights approximately 295 kg more than 2005 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, 1980 Buick Estate (325 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 85 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Opel Omega. (240 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1980 Buick Estate will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Opel Omega.
Compare all specifications:
1980 Buick Estate | 2005 Opel Omega | |
Make | Buick | Opel |
Model | Estate | Omega |
Year Released | 1980 | 2005 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5030 cc | 2597 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 138 HP | 178 HP |
Engine RPM | 3200 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Torque | 325 Nm | 240 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1980 kg | 1685 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5510 mm | 4900 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2520 mm |