1999 Opel Omega vs. 1998 Buick Park Avenue
To start off, 1999 Opel Omega is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Buick Park Avenue. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Buick Park Avenue would be higher. At 3,798 cc (6 cylinders), 1998 Buick Park Avenue is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Buick Park Avenue (240 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 110 more horse power than 1999 Opel Omega. (130 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Buick Park Avenue should accelerate faster than 1999 Opel Omega. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Buick Park Avenue weights approximately 885 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.
Because 1999 Opel Omega is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1999 Opel Omega. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1998 Buick Park Avenue, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1998 Buick Park Avenue (387 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 137 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Opel Omega. (250 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1998 Buick Park Avenue will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Opel Omega.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Opel Omega | 1998 Buick Park Avenue | |
| Make | Opel | Buick |
| Model | Omega | Park Avenue |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1998 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2497 cc | 3798 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 130 HP | 240 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 250 Nm | 387 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 96.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82.8 mm | 86.4 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 22.5:1 | 8.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 855 kg | 1740 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4900 mm | 5260 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2780 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 70 L |
