1988 Buick Estate vs. 1990 Opel Omega
To start off, 1990 Opel Omega is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Buick Estate. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Buick Estate would be higher. At 6,598 cc (8 cylinders), 1988 Buick Estate is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Buick Estate (182 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 33 more horse power than 1990 Opel Omega. (149 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 Buick Estate should accelerate faster than 1990 Opel Omega. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Buick Estate weights approximately 420 kg more than 1990 Opel Omega. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1988 Buick Estate (435 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 211 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Opel Omega. (224 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1988 Buick Estate will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Opel Omega.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Buick Estate | 1990 Opel Omega | |
| Make | Buick | Opel |
| Model | Estate | Omega |
| Year Released | 1988 | 1990 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6598 cc | 2594 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 182 HP | 149 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 435 Nm | 224 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1885 kg | 1465 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5510 mm | 4740 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2740 mm |
