1999 Opel Omega vs. 1970 Pontiac Bonneville
To start off, 1999 Opel Omega is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Pontiac Bonneville. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Pontiac Bonneville would be higher. At 7,460 cc (8 cylinders), 1970 Pontiac Bonneville is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Pontiac Bonneville (185 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 43 more horse power than 1999 Opel Omega. (142 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Pontiac Bonneville should accelerate faster than 1999 Opel Omega. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Pontiac Bonneville weights approximately 325 kg more than 1999 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, 1970 Pontiac Bonneville (484 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 281 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Opel Omega. (203 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1970 Pontiac Bonneville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Opel Omega. 1970 Pontiac Bonneville has automatic transmission and 1999 Opel Omega has manual transmission. 1999 Opel Omega will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1970 Pontiac Bonneville will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Opel Omega | 1970 Pontiac Bonneville | |
| Make | Opel | Pontiac |
| Model | Omega | Bonneville |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2196 cc | 7460 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 142 HP | 185 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 203 Nm | 484 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1665 kg | 1990 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4900 mm | 5740 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 2030 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1550 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 3210 mm |
