1990 Opel Lotus Omega vs. 2007 Buick Park Avenue
To start off, 2007 Buick Park Avenue is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Opel Lotus Omega. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Opel Lotus Omega would be higher. At 3,615 cc (6 cylinders), 1990 Opel Lotus Omega is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Opel Lotus Omega (377 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 176 more horse power than 2007 Buick Park Avenue. (201 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Opel Lotus Omega should accelerate faster than 2007 Buick Park Avenue. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Buick Park Avenue weights approximately 228 kg more than 1990 Opel Lotus 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, 1990 Opel Lotus Omega (568 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 303 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Buick Park Avenue. (265 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1990 Opel Lotus Omega will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Buick Park Avenue. 2007 Buick Park Avenue has automatic transmission and 1990 Opel Lotus Omega has manual transmission. 1990 Opel Lotus Omega will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Buick Park Avenue will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Opel Lotus Omega | 2007 Buick Park Avenue | |
| Make | Opel | Buick |
| Model | Lotus Omega | Park Avenue |
| Year Released | 1990 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3615 cc | 2792 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 377 HP | 201 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 568 Nm | 265 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1663 kg | 1891 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4690 mm | 5175 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1899 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 3009 mm |
