2000 Buick Riviera vs. 1990 Opel Omega
To start off, 2000 Buick Riviera is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Opel Omega. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Opel Omega would be higher. At 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 2000 Buick Riviera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Buick Riviera (202 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 53 more horse power than 1990 Opel Omega. (149 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Buick Riviera should accelerate faster than 1990 Opel Omega. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Buick Riviera weights approximately 235 kg more than 1990 Opel Omega. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2000 Buick Riviera (312 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 88 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Opel Omega. (224 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2000 Buick Riviera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Opel Omega.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Buick Riviera | 1990 Opel Omega | |
| Make | Buick | Opel |
| Model | Riviera | Omega |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1990 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3791 cc | 2594 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 202 HP | 149 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 312 Nm | 224 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1700 kg | 1465 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5270 mm | 4740 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1490 mm |
