2001 Opel Omega vs. 1977 Pontiac Firebird

To start off, 2001 Opel Omega is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Pontiac Firebird. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Pontiac Firebird would be higher. At 5,666 cc (8 cylinders), 2001 Opel Omega is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Pontiac Firebird (125 HP @ 3200 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 2001 Opel Omega. (101 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1977 Pontiac Firebird should accelerate faster than 2001 Opel Omega. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Pontiac Firebird weights approximately 172 kg more than 2001 Opel Omega. 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, 2001 Opel Omega (447 Nm) has 115 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Pontiac Firebird. (332 Nm). This means 2001 Opel Omega will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Pontiac Firebird.

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