1999 Vauxhall Omega vs. 1973 Volvo 145
To start off, 1999 Vauxhall Omega is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Volvo 145. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Volvo 145 would be higher. At 2,960 cc (6 cylinders), 1999 Vauxhall Omega is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Vauxhall Omega (208 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 106 more horse power than 1973 Volvo 145. (102 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Vauxhall Omega should accelerate faster than 1973 Volvo 145. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Vauxhall Omega weights approximately 420 kg more than 1973 Volvo 145. 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 Vauxhall Omega (270 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 118 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Volvo 145. (152 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1999 Vauxhall Omega will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Volvo 145.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Vauxhall Omega | 1973 Volvo 145 | |
| Make | Vauxhall | Volvo |
| Model | Omega | 145 |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1973 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2960 cc | 1778 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 208 HP | 102 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 270 Nm | 152 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1710 kg | 1290 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4900 mm | 4660 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 2620 mm |
