1999 Opel Omega vs. 1979 Seat 133
To start off, 1999 Opel Omega is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Seat 133. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Seat 133 would be higher. At 5,665 cc (8 cylinders), 1999 Opel Omega is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Opel Omega (311 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 277 more horse power than 1979 Seat 133. (34 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Opel Omega should accelerate faster than 1979 Seat 133. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Opel Omega weights approximately 1000 kg more than 1979 Seat 133. 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 (459 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 404 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Seat 133. (55 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1999 Opel Omega will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Seat 133.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Opel Omega | 1979 Seat 133 | |
| Make | Opel | Seat |
| Model | Omega | 133 |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5665 cc | 843 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 311 HP | 34 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 459 Nm | 55 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1690 kg | 690 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4900 mm | 3460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1430 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 2030 mm |
