1999 Opel Omega vs. 1972 Volkswagen 411
To start off, 1999 Opel Omega is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Volkswagen 411. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Volkswagen 411 would be higher. At 2,597 cc (6 cylinders), 1999 Opel Omega is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Opel Omega (180 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 101 more horse power than 1972 Volkswagen 411. (79 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Opel Omega should accelerate faster than 1972 Volkswagen 411. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Opel Omega weights approximately 605 kg more than 1972 Volkswagen 411. 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, 1999 Opel Omega (220 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 85 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Volkswagen 411. (135 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1999 Opel Omega will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Volkswagen 411.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Opel Omega | 1972 Volkswagen 411 | |
| Make | Opel | Volkswagen |
| Model | Omega | 411 |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 2597 cc | 1679 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 180 HP | 79 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 220 Nm | 135 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 2700 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1685 kg | 1080 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4900 mm | 4530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2510 mm |
