1999 Opel Omega vs. 1979 Plymouth Volare
To start off, 1999 Opel Omega is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Plymouth Volare. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Plymouth Volare would be higher. At 3,687 cc (6 cylinders), 1979 Plymouth Volare is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Opel Omega (211 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 111 more horse power than 1979 Plymouth Volare. (100 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Opel Omega should accelerate faster than 1979 Plymouth Volare. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Opel Omega weights approximately 299 kg more than 1979 Plymouth Volare. 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 (280 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 49 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Plymouth Volare. (231 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 1999 Opel Omega will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Plymouth Volare.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Opel Omega | 1979 Plymouth Volare | |
| Make | Opel | Plymouth |
| Model | Omega | Volare |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2962 cc | 3687 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 211 HP | 100 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 280 Nm | 231 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1764 kg | 1465 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4900 mm | 5020 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1550 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2760 mm |
