1994 Opel Omega vs. 1976 Peugeot 504
To start off, 1994 Opel Omega is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Peugeot 504. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Peugeot 504 would be higher. At 2,498 cc (6 cylinders), 1994 Opel Omega is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Opel Omega (129 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 48 more horse power than 1976 Peugeot 504. (81 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1994 Opel Omega should accelerate faster than 1976 Peugeot 504. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Opel Omega weights approximately 365 kg more than 1976 Peugeot 504. 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, 1994 Opel Omega (250 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 116 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Peugeot 504. (134 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1994 Opel Omega will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Peugeot 504.
Compare all specifications:
| 1994 Opel Omega | 1976 Peugeot 504 | |
| Make | Opel | Peugeot |
| Model | Omega | 504 |
| Year Released | 1994 | 1976 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2498 cc | 1796 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 129 HP | 81 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 250 Nm | 134 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1525 kg | 1160 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 4500 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 2750 mm |
