1999 Opel Omega vs. 1978 Vauxhall Royale
To start off, 1999 Opel Omega is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Vauxhall Royale. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Vauxhall Royale would be higher. At 5,663 cc (8 cylinders), 1999 Opel Omega is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Opel Omega weights approximately 280 kg more than 1978 Vauxhall Royale.
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.
Compare all specifications:
1999 Opel Omega | 1978 Vauxhall Royale | |
Make | Opel | Vauxhall |
Model | Omega | Royale |
Year Released | 1999 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5663 cc | 2782 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 311 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1650 kg | 1370 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4900 mm | 4760 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 2670 mm |