1990 Opel Omega vs. 1973 Pontiac Firebird
To start off, 1990 Opel Omega is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Pontiac Firebird. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Pontiac Firebird would be higher. At 4,092 cc (6 cylinders), 1973 Pontiac Firebird is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Pontiac Firebird (108 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 1990 Opel Omega. (89 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1973 Pontiac Firebird should accelerate faster than 1990 Opel Omega. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Pontiac Firebird weights approximately 264 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.
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, 1973 Pontiac Firebird (237 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 86 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Opel Omega. (151 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1973 Pontiac Firebird will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Opel Omega.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Opel Omega | 1973 Pontiac Firebird | |
| Make | Opel | Pontiac |
| Model | Omega | Firebird |
| Year Released | 1990 | 1973 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1796 cc | 4092 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 151 Nm | 237 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1206 kg | 1470 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4740 mm | 4880 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 2750 mm |
