1984 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight vs. 2003 Vauxhall Omega
To start off, 2003 Vauxhall Omega is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight would be higher. At 3,789 cc (6 cylinders), 1984 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Vauxhall Omega (142 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 1984 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight. (108 HP @ 3400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Vauxhall Omega should accelerate faster than 1984 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight weights approximately 17 kg more than 2003 Vauxhall 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 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight (251 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 42 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Vauxhall Omega. (209 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1984 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Vauxhall Omega.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight | 2003 Vauxhall Omega | |
| Make | Oldsmobile | Vauxhall |
| Model | Eighty-Eight | Omega |
| Year Released | 1984 | 2003 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3789 cc | 2198 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 142 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 251 Nm | 209 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1625 kg | 1608 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5550 mm | 4900 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2960 mm | 2740 mm |
