1982 Dodge Omni vs. 1982 Oldsmobile Omega
To start off, both 1982 Dodge Omni and 1982 Oldsmobile Omega were released in the same year (1982). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,474 cc (4 cylinders), 1982 Oldsmobile Omega is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Oldsmobile Omega (89 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 1982 Dodge Omni. (64 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1982 Oldsmobile Omega should accelerate faster than 1982 Dodge Omni. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Oldsmobile Omega weights approximately 130 kg more than 1982 Dodge Omni. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear 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 Oldsmobile Omega (183 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 68 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Dodge Omni. (115 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1982 Oldsmobile Omega will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Dodge Omni. 1982 Oldsmobile Omega has automatic transmission and 1982 Dodge Omni has manual transmission. 1982 Dodge Omni will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1982 Oldsmobile Omega will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1982 Dodge Omni | 1982 Oldsmobile Omega | |
| Make | Dodge | Oldsmobile |
| Model | Omni | Omega |
| Year Released | 1982 | 1982 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1716 cc | 2474 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 64 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 115 Nm | 183 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1000 kg | 1130 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 4610 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2670 mm |
