1982 Buick Electra vs. 1999 Opel Omega
To start off, 1999 Opel Omega is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1982 Buick Electra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1982 Buick Electra would be higher. At 4,128 cc (6 cylinders), 1982 Buick Electra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Opel Omega (142 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 1982 Buick Electra. (123 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Opel Omega should accelerate faster than 1982 Buick Electra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Opel Omega weights approximately 43 kg more than 1982 Buick Electra. 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, 1982 Buick Electra (278 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 69 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Opel Omega. (209 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1982 Buick Electra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Opel Omega.
Compare all specifications:
| 1982 Buick Electra | 1999 Opel Omega | |
| Make | Buick | Opel |
| Model | Electra | Omega |
| Year Released | 1982 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4128 cc | 2196 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 123 HP | 142 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 278 Nm | 209 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 100.7 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 94.6 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1690 kg | 1733 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 4900 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2850 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 95 L | 75 L |
