1999 Buick Park Avenue vs. 1999 Vauxhall Omega
To start off, both 1999 Buick Park Avenue and 1999 Vauxhall Omega were released in the same year (1999). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,789 cc (6 cylinders), 1999 Buick Park Avenue is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Buick Park Avenue (205 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 76 more horse power than 1999 Vauxhall Omega. (129 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Buick Park Avenue should accelerate faster than 1999 Vauxhall Omega. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Buick Park Avenue weights approximately 7 kg more than 1999 Vauxhall Omega. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1999 Vauxhall Omega is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1999 Vauxhall Omega. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1999 Buick Park Avenue, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1999 Buick Park Avenue (312 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 62 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Vauxhall Omega. (250 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1999 Buick Park Avenue will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Vauxhall Omega. 1999 Buick Park Avenue has automatic transmission and 1999 Vauxhall Omega has manual transmission. 1999 Vauxhall Omega will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1999 Buick Park Avenue will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1999 Buick Park Avenue | 1999 Vauxhall Omega | |
Make | Buick | Vauxhall |
Model | Park Avenue | Omega |
Year Released | 1999 | 1999 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3789 cc | 2496 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 205 HP | 129 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 312 Nm | 250 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1682 kg | 1675 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5260 mm | 4900 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2740 mm |