1984 Buick Electra vs. 1999 Opel Omega
To start off, 1999 Opel Omega is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Buick Electra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Buick Electra would be higher. At 4,127 cc (6 cylinders), 1984 Buick Electra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Opel Omega (142 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 1984 Buick Electra. (123 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Opel Omega should accelerate faster than 1984 Buick Electra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Buick Electra weights approximately 5 kg more than 1999 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, 1984 Buick Electra (278 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 75 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Opel Omega. (203 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1984 Buick Electra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Opel Omega.
Compare all specifications:
1984 Buick Electra | 1999 Opel Omega | |
Make | Buick | Opel |
Model | Electra | Omega |
Year Released | 1984 | 1999 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4127 cc | 2196 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 123 HP | 142 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 278 Nm | 203 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 100.7 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 94.6 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1690 kg | 1685 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5600 mm | 4900 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1550 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2640 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 95 L | 75 L |