1990 Buick Electra vs. 1990 Dodge Omni
To start off, both 1990 Buick Electra and 1990 Dodge Omni were released in the same year (1990). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 1990 Buick Electra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Buick Electra (163 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 71 more horse power than 1990 Dodge Omni. (92 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Buick Electra should accelerate faster than 1990 Dodge Omni. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Buick Electra weights approximately 550 kg more than 1990 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, 1990 Buick Electra (285 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 120 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Dodge Omni. (165 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1990 Buick Electra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Dodge Omni.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Buick Electra | 1990 Dodge Omni | |
| Make | Buick | Dodge |
| Model | Electra | Omni |
| Year Released | 1990 | 1990 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3791 cc | 2213 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 163 HP | 92 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 285 Nm | 165 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1575 kg | 1025 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 4190 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2820 mm | 2530 mm |
