1984 Buick Electra vs. 2008 Opel Omega
To start off, 2008 Opel Omega is newer by 24 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, 2008 Opel Omega (177 HP @ 3400 RPM) has 54 more horse power than 1984 Buick Electra. (123 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 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 2008 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 37 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Opel Omega. (241 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1984 Buick Electra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Opel Omega.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Buick Electra | 2008 Opel Omega | |
| Make | Buick | Opel |
| Model | Electra | Omega |
| Year Released | 1984 | 2008 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4127 cc | 2597 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 123 HP | 177 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Torque | 278 Nm | 241 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 100.7 mm | 83.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 79.6 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1690 kg | 1685 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2740 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 95 L | 75 L |
